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Synod 2010 wants a task force to review the role of deacons in the CRC and to recommend ways to revitalize the diaconate and its role in

Synod 2010 declared that a directive from 1991 (known as “Declaration F”), which restricted what Christian Reformed Church me

Synod 2010 approved several measures meant to better connect the work of the denomination’s Board of Trustees to the broader church

Synod 2010 expressed “deep disappointment” at not receiving an expected report about what the denomination’s Board of T

The seven young adults who served as youth observers to Synod 2010 have proposed holding a youth summit every other year during synod, in

About 50 people gathered following a session of synod to discuss a youth ministry plan being created by the Youth Ministries Task Force.

Next year young adults will not only observe synod, they will be able to speak from the floor.

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Synod 2010 took several steps to improve the CRC’s pastoral care of victims of sexual abuse by a church leader and its care of thos

“I have almost been moved to tears about the sensitivity that you have shown today,” said Rev.

Synod 2010 approved a guiding principle that moves the denomination toward opening the Lord’s Table to younger baptized members who

Synod 2010 decided not to allow two West Michigan churches to transfer to another classis hundreds of miles away.

In a Christian Reformed version of Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion, Dave Larsen had Synod 2010 delegates in stitches on S

What’s a girl to do when she’s finished with Nancy Drew but too innocent for the glamour and drama of the Gossip Girls?

“I am like Job,” says Pastor Vin.

As seminarians prepare for ministry, developing self-confidence and communication skills is important.

Rev. Hernandes Lopes has been installed as the new Portuguese ministry leader for Back to God Ministries International.

Nearly 20 years ago, Pastor Shawn Sikkema was leading a new Colorado church plant that was struggling to grow beyond 100 people.

Hugs and laughter, music and memories, profound gratitude and deep joy filled the room when more than 300 people gathered in late March t

Here’s a small sample of what was posted to The Network in the first two months.

The conversation has begun and connections are being made since the launch of The Network, a new website where Christian Reformed Church

Have you ever noticed that at certain times in our lives, or in the lives of those we love, the things we say take on special significanc

Calvin English professor William Vande Kopple vividly recalls one specific moment from his 20 years of teaching an interim class in Engli