South African Reformed Churches emphasize building diversity within a unified body.

All ministers, elders, deacons, Calvin College and Seminary professors to sign new Covenant.

Synod commends the work of the Office of Social Justice but many delegates voted against that.

South African professor praises bond between CRC and Reformed Church in his homeland.

Rev. Motlalentwa Godfrey Betha says anything less disrespects its purpose.

Request isn’t clear enough, synod says.

Churches need help dealing with pornography.

This year’s advisors bring African-American, Korean-American, Native American, and Hispanic perspectives.

Classes do not have to ratify synodical decisions for them to take effect.

Six women and 37 men are welcomed as candidates for ministry in the CRC.

World Renew is the new name for the CRC’s relief and development agency.

Family includes a synod veteran and a first-time delegate.

Jenny and John Douma may be mother and son, but they say their last names differently.

Seven young people voice their perspectives to delegates.

Professor of Missiology will split time between Grand Rapids, Mich., and British Columbia.

Scholarship is important, says Le Roy, but the goal is the development of the next generation of faithful Christians.

Study stems from controversial writings by professors.

Classis Arizona wanted to allow union classes that would belong to both denominations.

Classis Lake Superior believes the current process has a negative stigma.

Changing current plan would bring unnecessary expense.

Process remains as is for supervision of ordained ministers working in denominational leadership.

Former title made some feel marginalized.

Synod also thanked God for the leadership of Rev. Robert Heerspink.