Roxanne Van Farowe

Roxanne VanFarowe is a freelance writer who lives in the woods with her artist husband James and their five children in Hillsborough, North Carolina. They are members of Blacknall Presbyterian Church in Durham.

Articles

Back to School in 2021 Means Grappling With Pandemic Policies
Why I Got the Shot
Reaction to Human Sexuality Report Includes Responses From a Group of Students
Sexuality Report Released to Churches, Suggests Historical Position is Already Confessional
Don’t Sanction Marriages without the State, Report Urges
Synod Tries to Get More User-friendly
Church Planters Challenge the Church to Grow
Synod Receives 42 Ministry Candidates
Story Clarifies Importance of Abuse Policies
Synod 2019 Considers Missionary Support by Region
Ecumenical Delegates Bring Greetings, Reports, Thanks
RCA Ecumenical Visit Highlights Uncertain Future
Council Chair Gives Spectators a Voice
Let's Talk About Sex
First Women Advisers Return to Synod as Delegates
Delegates Take Time to Learn
“We Need to Deal with the Numbers”
#ChurchToo: Lessons from Willow Creek
Michigan Church Says ‘Thank-you’ to First Responders with National Night Out
A Safe Place to Share
No Classis-to-Classis Appeals Permitted
Talking Justice: Face to Face Is Way Better Than Facebook
Women Reflect on Female Leadership in CRC
Young Adult Reps Hopeful About the Church
Rules for Commissioned Pastors Clarified
Council of Delegates’ Authority Comes from Synod
Dutch Cultural Envoy Reaches Out to RCA, CRC
Synod Responds to Membership Decline
Belhar’s Status Changes to Contemporary Testimony
Called to Ministry through Synod
New Mission Director Invites Participation
Synod 2017 Learns about Global Christian Forum
Synod Responds to Requests from Churches
East African Churches Share Their Struggles
Dutch Church Rejoices in Stability
CRC Moves Closer to Sierra Leone Church
Women Celebrate New Leadership Initiative
Chaplaincy and Care Director Introduced to Synod 2017
Operation Christmas Child Denied Accreditation for CRC Offerings
Synod 2017 Urges Patience on Same-Sex Issues
Wisconsin Church Leaves Local Classis
Union Church to Host Synod 2018
From Addict to Advocate: Philadelphia Man Helps People with Disabilities
Dordt to Launch Skills-based Program
Synod 2016 Expresses Desire for New Curricula
Synod 2016 Rejects Doctrine of Discovery as Heresy
Two Pastors in the Family
Drawing Helps Navajo Delegate To Listen
Nigerian Church Reports Setbacks, Requests Prayer
Nigerian Church Thankful for CRC’s Peace Work
Shiao Chong Shares Vision for The Banner Editorship
Presbyterian Church in Canada: “Grateful for Ongoing Dialogue”
Playing Navajo Bingo at Synod 2016
Married Couple Serving Together as Synod Delegates
Danjuma Gibson: “I can only be me”
Women Advisors Reflect on Their Role at Synod 2016
Board President Reports on CRC’s Direction
Oldest and Youngest Delegates
Synod 2016 Worship Service: Keep the Bond of Peace
Synod 2016 Blanketed with Emotion
Seminarians Mix Faith and Farmwork
Veggie Wagon Brings Taste of Grace to Denver Neighborhoods
Church Spreads Joy through Christmas Toys
Moms Share Ups and Downs of Special Needs Parenting
Michigan Church Puts Kuyperian Beliefs into Practice
Grieving Infant and Pregnancy Loss
Worship from the Back of a Pickup
Chicago Ministry to People on the Street Revived
Recycling at Dordt College a Work in Progress
Joel Boot Imparts Words of Wisdom to Synod 2015
Sisters in Ministry
Ethnic Advisors Share Reactions to Synod 2015
Synod 2015 Expands the Role of Deacons
Synod 2015 Welcomes Colin Watson to Executive Staff
Synod 2015 Clarifies Questions for Multi-affiliated Churches
Young Adults to Join Board of Trustees
Synod Delegates Eating a Lot . . . of Vegetables
Young Adult Representatives at Synod 2015: ‘People are thanking us for speaking.’
Synod 2015 Appoints Cory Willson to Seminary
Synod 2015 Approves Timmermans As Commissioned Pastor for the Denomination
Synod 2015 Hears about New Faith Formation and Worship Ministries
Michigan Mayor Appointed Trinity Christian College President
The More We Get Together in Rocky Mountain
Synod Retains Ethnic Adviser Role
Female Delegate Count Lowest in Six Years
Synod Rejects Request to Study Creation Account
Task Force Reviewing Structure and Culture Requests Feedback
Synod Upholds Missionary Support-Raising Policy
Roorda Ready to Serve Canadian Churches
Armed with a Snow Shovel
Bold Choice Lets Church Reach the Disconnected
Florida Vacation Turns to Nightmare for Snowbirds
Calvin College Coach Named Coach of the Year
Drama Helps Church Address Intense Topics
Calvin College Wins Second Women’s Volleyball Title
Cards Bring Smiles to Indiana Church
Calvin College Professors Sign Climate Change Letter
Decorating Doorknobs in Lansing, Illinois
CRC Woman Leads World Bank Project
Synod Appoints Study Committee on Religious Persecution
Synod Launches Plans for Diverse Leadership
Join a Faraway Classis If You Must, Synod Tells Churches
Ethnic Advisers: ‘We Know It’s Not Easy’
“Sarge” Gets Delegates Back to Work
Synod Learns Firsthand About Value of Specialized Ministries
Sea-to-Sea Cyclists Visit Synod
Synod Hears About New Ministry Model
Synod 2013 Hears That Missionaries Need to Raise 90 Percent of Basic Costs
Canadian Concerns Taken Care of, Synod Says
Synod 2013 Welcomes Ecumenical Visitors
Synod 2013 Witnesses Strengthening Ties Between CRC and RCA
Synod Sends Off 50 Candidates for Ministry
Exiting Board of Trustees President ‘Senses God Moving’
No Top-Down Strategies for Great Commission
Synod Leaves Pension Formula Alone, Raises Ministry Share 2 Percent
No Questions from Delegates about Calvin College Challenges
Faith Alive Board Dissolved
6+2 = More Intentional Hospitality
Florida Is More than Vacation for Retired Pastor
History Prof Receives Calvin’s Highest Faculty Honor
Computer Science Prof Lands Prestigious Award
Illinois Church Focuses on Family-Integrated Worship
Indiana Church Helps Teen Moms with Accountability
Pastors’ Spouses Recharge
Calvin College Sets Sports Record
Indiana Church’s Atrium Doubles as Art Gallery
Florida Woman Washes Neighbors’ Feet
Teen Event Helps Restore City
Synod Was a Family Affair
Bikers Roar to Synod with a Message
Belhar Gets Official Status, but Not as a Confession
Synod’s Youngest and Oldest Delegates
NGK to Synod: Make the Belhar a Full Confession
Synod 2012 Gives Faint Praise to Office of Social Justice
Synod 2012 Declines Request Regarding Denominational Pronouncements
Synod Wants Strategy to Confront Pornography Use
New Name for CRWRC Is Official
Trash or Treasure?
Indiana Church Offers Valet Parking
Basketball Camp Replaces VBS in Indiana Church
Harnessing Two Denominations to Plant Churches
Youth Unlimited Hosts First Live It!
RCA and CRC Synods Meet in Joint Session
Father and Son Attend Synod 2011
Synod Appoints Task Force to Review Church Structure
Synod 2011 Responds to Executive Director Resignation
CRC Takes More Steps Toward Diversity
Fraternal Delegates Bring Greetings to Synod 2011
Synod’s Oldest and Youngest Delegates
CRC Honors Retiring RCA Director
Synod 2015 Headed to Iowa
Former Police Officer Polices Synod
Rules Tightened for Exchange of Pastors with RCA
CRC Establishes Ties with Churches in Myanmar, Haiti
Synod Gives Belhar Discussion More Direction
Agreement on Common Baptism Approved
Synod Ratifies Appointment of Rev. Joel Boot
Synod 2011 by the Numbers
Synod Attends Service of Prayer and Praise
Already But Not Yet: Embracing the Challenges of Diversity
Synod 2011 Elects Experienced Executive
Explaining Christ to the Muslim Next Door
Indiana Couple Aids Small-Church Outreach in India
Florida Church Goes All Out for Haiti
Illinois Church a Safe Place for Tears
Wanted: A Few Good (Conservative) Men
Making Church Delicious in South Carolina
Calvin College Cuts Staff Due to Low Enrollment
Calvin Profs Say Evolution Evidence
Cancelled Calvin College Concert Stirs Up Media Storm
Michigan Teens Rewrite Apostles' Creed
Grand Rapids Churches Clean Up Local Creek
YU Conventions Discontinued, Live It to Launch in 2011
Synod 2010: No Time to Talk
Synod 2010: Who Came to Synod-Couples Serving Together
Synod 2010: Who Came to Synod-Mothers & Fathers, Sons & Daughters
2010 Synod:Who Came to Synod-Ethnic Advisers
Synod 2010: Who Came to Synod-Youngest Delegate
Synod 2010: Troll Humor
Synod 2010: Synod Headed to Canada in 2012
Synod 2010: By the Numbers
Synod 2010: Task Force to Look at Climate Change
Synod 2010: New Chaplaincy Director Introduced
Synod 2010: CRC to Strengthen Advocacy for Unborn
Synod 2010: Board of Trustees Must Connect Better to Churches
Synod 2010: Disappointed Again with Diversity Efforts
Synod 2010: Youth Ministry Plan Presented
Synod 2010: Young Adults to Advise Synods
Synod 2010: Strengthening Ministry to Abuse Victims
Synod 2010: Reaching Out to Undocumented Workers
Synod 2010: Michigan Churches Not Allowed to Join Distant Classis
Florida Professor Turns Sabbatical into Mission Trips
Ministering Through Hip-Hop
Using YouTube to Spread the Word
CONVENTION 2009: Teens Learn About “Living Inside Out”
Miami Church Fights Domestic Violence
Reaching Out to India
Two Brothers Have Synod Family Reunion
Synod Youngest and Oldest Delegates
Interim Home Missions Director Introduced to Synod
Faith Alive Director Introduced to Synod
Ministry Associates Get Job Protection
Guidelines for Retiring Pastors Adopted
No Deacons at Synod Yet
Synod 2010: Not in Canada, Eh!
Faith Formation Committee Makes Draft Document Available
Faith Formation Committee a New Model for Study Committees
Executive Director's State of the Church Address: Listen to Local Churches
CRC Executive Director Explains Structure Changes
A Youthful Perspective on Synod
A Reformed Response to Third Wave Pentecostalism
Synod Requests Steps to Increase Diversity in CRC Leadership
Florida Champs
No AIDS Stigma in Atlanta Church
Turning Baby Boomers into Kingdom Builders
CRC Loan Fund Turns 25
Conference Reaches Urban Teens
Calvin College Safety Officers to Get Guns
Professor Leaves Calvin College over Church Choice
Pastor-Church Relations Gets New Director
Adviser Joins Mentors at Synod
New Living Translation OK’d
From Cell Block to Synod
Small Step for Preventing Abuse
Former Calvin President Visits Synod
Contemporary Testimony Revision Adopted
Synod by the Numbers
Women at Synod Still a Sensitive Matter
Synod's Sargeant at Arms
U.S. High School Student Raises Funds for Sudanese Man
CRC Leaders Visit Palestine, Israel
Police Officer Moves to Inner City for Ministry
Classis Sends Four Women to Synod
Church Teaches Catechism to All Ages
Tightened Borders Hamper Church Work
Grand Rapids Church Celebrates 100 Years
Grand Rapids Church Celebrates 150th Birthday
Seniors Enjoy Special Christmas Service
Play About Gay Christians Sells Out
Camps Include Kids with Special Needs
Calvin Seminary Reduces Course Loads
Synod Repents of Historical and Present Racism
Church Planters Get Vote
New Professor of Preaching Appointed
Committee to Study Immigration Issues
New Hymnal Planned
Infant Dedication Discouraged
Church Switches Classes
Synod Opens the Way for Women
Grand Rapids Soldier to Receive Purple Heart
Michigan Soldier Dies in Iraq
Churches Multiply with Multiple Venues
Ordained Women Seek Full Inclusion
Pastors Call for Redirection of CRC
An outdoor live nativity
Middle East Christians Suffering
Churches Spend $750,000 for Worship Renewal
Abuse Victim Dies, Leaves Legacy
Loan Fund helps church find a home of its own
RBC Renamed Kuyper College
Outdoor Club New Ministry for Church
Dutch Services Come to an End
Child Safety High Priority for Churches
CRC Family Receives Van from Regis and Kelly
CRC–RCA Cooperation Grows
Doubled Joy in Ordination, Baptism
Bomb Scare at Calvin College
Walk Highlights Ugandan Children’s Nightly Fears
Former Leaders Call Youth Group to Brazil
Soul Change