Faithworks

But someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

– James 2:18

Our Mission

Faithworks was formed in 1996, when a group of interested and like-minded individuals came together, with the goal to find ways to glorify God through mission related activities.

Faithworks Mission Statement:

As representatives of the body of Christ, we want to extend help to those in need of relief or 
development assistance, while learning about poverty and justice issues and their application in our 
lives so that we bring glory to God.

Faithworks, operating as a sub-committee under the Canadian Reformed World Relief Fund, fulfills 
this mandate by organizing short term volunteer work trips in support of mission activities.

Our Story

Founded by a team of individuals with a desire to glorify God through mission work, Faithworks was established as a subcommittee under CRWRF. With a focus on expressing faith through action (James 2:18), Faithworks sends volunteer teams on short-term international missions to serve others and grow spiritually.

Since then, over 400 individuals have participated in Faithworks missions—supported by many more through prayer, donations, and encouragement. Grounded in the words of Psalm 139:9–10, each trip emphasizes worship, devotions, and the meaningful connections formed with our neighbours and fellow members of the church of Christ—both at home and around the world.

Meet the Board
  • Allard DeVries

    Chair, Trip Leader

  • Tim Plantinga

    Vice Chair, Trip Leader

  • Joyce Olij

    Trip Leader

  • Kevin Buikema

    Trip Leader

  • Grace Dethan

    Social Media Correspondent, Trip Leader

  • Cassandra Schouten

    Project Manager, Trip Leader

  • Duane Swaving

    CRWRF Liaison

  • Janelle Van Halteren

    Corresponding Secretary, Trip Leader

  • Tom Lodder

    Project Manager, Trip Leader 

  • George Vandenberg

    Trip Leader 

  • Kaitlyn Kuienga

    Leader-in-Training

  • Maria Boer

    Recording Secretary

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