When Synod 2026 considered the CRC’s relationship with other denominations and alliances, delegates asked deeper questions. Jim Hollandoner walks us through the CRC’s different levels of ecumenical partnership and the reasoning around Synod 2026’s decisions. The conversation explores the importance of denominations stewarding relationships with clarity and charity in the context of a rapidly changing world.
Notes
1. Listing of the CRC’s Ecumenical Relationships: https://www.crcna.org/eirc/ecumenical-relations/relationships
2. Correction: [08:35] The EIRC reports directly to Synod. The Council of Delegates does not determine “in cooperation” status. Those decisions are made within the EIRC itself, in conjunction with the General Secretary.
Hosts
Sarah Eekhof Zylstra, of New City Church (CRC) in Kansas City; senior writer and editor for the Gospel Coalition
Derek Buikema, pastor of Orland Park CRC in Orland Park, Ill.
Contributors
Jim Hollendoner, pastor of Munster CRC, in Munster, Indiana
Video editing - Noah Zylstra