The August issue of The Banner includes an article called “Reformed, Whatever.” by Sandy Swartzentruber (see pages 22 -24). In addition there are four more articles about how Faith Alive Christian Resources are being used in churches through out the North America.
The Christian Reformed Church is blessed to have a Reformed publishing ministry. Over the years the name has changed from the Board of Publications to CRC Publications to the current name -- Faith Alive Christian Resources. In a recent study conducted by Faith Alive only 56% of the CRCNA churches are using Faith Alive materials. Many CRC churches are not using these materials and turning to more evangelical based materials.
I have used Faith Alive materials in my church school programs and grown to appreciate the thoughtful goals and how the materials reflect these goals and good Reformed theology. My teachers also find them easy to use and kids are engaged! I am excited to try the Year 2 Disciples Worship this fall with my church’s adults.
Most Faith Alive materials are not available in bookstores so if you want to learn more about what they offer you need to check out their catalog. You can also go on line to http://www.faithaliveresources.org/ but looking through the catalog can be more fun. The catalog includes Faith Alive products but it also includes products from other publishers that are written from a reformed perspective. If you would like to actually see the materials, you can visit the bookstore in the CRCNA building on 28th Street and Kalamazoo in Grand Rapids. Materials can also be ordered on line or by phone. (1-800-333-8300)
Explore the many great resources at Faith Alive. Help support this Reformed ministry!
