Resources for Churches from ReFrame Ministries

As part of a series highlighting the many resources available to Christian Reformed congregations from our denominational agencies, we’re taking time to spotlight the often-behind-the-scenes ministries that support faith formation across all ages and contexts. One of those is ReFrame Ministries. 

What is ReFrame Ministries?
ReFrame Ministries is the Christian Reformed Church’s media ministry. Its work is centered on helping people encounter God’s Word and connect faith to everyday life through accessible, theologically grounded media. ReFrame produces resources for adults, children, families, and small groups, and does so in multiple languages—making it a valuable partner for churches in a wide variety of ministry settings.

Below are just a few of the resources ReFrame offers, along with practical ways congregations can put them to use.

Today Devotional

A daily devotional for personal and communal faith formation

Today Devotional offers short, Scripture-centered reflections designed to help readers engage the Bible thoughtfully and consistently. The devotional is available in multiple formats, making it easy to integrate into church life.

How churches might use Today Devotional:

• Share selected devotionals in weekly email newsletters or bulletins.
• Encourage elders, deacons, or small-group leaders to use a devotional as an opening reflection during meetings.
• Incorporate readings during seasonal practices like Advent, Lent, or prayer weeks.
• Recommend it as a gentle on-ramp to Scripture for new members or those returning to faith practices.

Because it’s also available in several languages, the Today Devotional can be especially helpful in multilingual congregations or for members who prefer to engage Scripture in their heart language.

Kids Corner

Faith-forming resources for children and families

Kids Corner is designed to help children discover their place in God’s story through age-appropriate devotionals, Bible stories, audio content, and hands-on activities. It also provides thoughtful guidance for parents and caregivers navigating faith at home.

How churches might use Kids Corner:

• Share weekly Kids Corner devotionals with families as a supplement to Sunday school or children’s worship.
• Use Kids Corner stories or activities in midweek children’s programming.
• Recommend Kids Corner podcasts or audio stories for families to listen to together during the week.
• Equip parents with Kids Corner resources during baptism preparation or family ministry workshops.

Kids Corner works especially well for churches looking to strengthen intergenerational faith formation and support parents as primary faith mentors.

Prayer Ministry

Inviting people into lives shaped by prayer

ReFrame Ministries also supports churches through a dedicated prayer ministry that encourages individuals and congregations to deepen their prayer life. This ministry regularly shares written prayers and prayer prompts rooted in Scripture and responsive to what’s happening in the world, helping people pray with both honesty and hope.

Rather than offering formulas, ReFrame’s prayer resources model prayer as a practice of listening, lament, gratitude, and trust, forming Christians who are comfortable bring their whole lives before God.

How churches might use ReFrame’s prayer resources:

• Include weekly prayers or prayer prompts in worship services, especially during pastoral prayer or times of congregational intercession.
• Share prayers in church newsletters or on social media as a way to invite communal prayer throughout the week.
• Use prayer reflections during council, committee, or staff meetings to ground decision-making in discernment.
• Incorporate prayers into seasonal services such as Advent, Lent, or prayer vigils focused on justice, healing, or global concerns.
• Offer prayer resources to individuals or small groups seeking structure as they learn or relearn how to pray.

Like ReFrame’s other ministries, these prayer resources are available in multiple languages, making them especially valuable for diverse congregations seeking to pray together across cultures and contexts.

Groundwork

Deep, accessible Bible study through conversation

Groundwork is a Bible-focused podcast and radio program that explores Scripture in depth while remaining accessible for everyday listeners. Episodes are designed to help people understand the broader story of the Bible and apply it thoughtfully to daily life.

How churches might use Groundwork:

• Recommend specific episodes as optional listening alongside sermon series.
• Use episodes as discussion starters for adult education classes or small groups.
• Encourage individuals who enjoy podcasts to engage Scripture more deeply during commutes or quiet time.
• Provide episodes as a resource for members who want deeper Bible engagement but prefer an audio format.

Multilingual Resources for Diverse Communities

In addition to its English-language ministries, ReFrame offers devotionals and media content in many other languages. This makes it an important resource for churches serving multilingual congregations, global members, or communities where English is not the primary language.

How churches might use these resources:

• Share devotionals in multiple languages alongside English resources.
• Support ESL ministries or culturally diverse small groups with faith-based content.
• Extend pastoral care and discipleship resources to members who may feel underserved by English-only materials.

Let us know in the comments below if you've been able to incorporate any of these resources into your own personal faith formation, into your church ministry, or ministry in another context!