Pastors from the Reformed Church in America may now be called to serve in the Christian Reformed Church.
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Peer-learning group coordinators in the Christian Reformed Church share their accomplishments at an annual meeting each November, but at
Synod 2006 made some wonderful decisions, some surprising decisions, and some confusing decisions on behalf of the Christian Reformed Chu
This was the first year the Synodical Ministerial Candidacy Committee (SMCC) presented candidates for the ministry to synod.
I’m delighted to report that your donations to the ministry of The Banner helped us meet the goal set by the denomination
The format and style of synod’s opening service of prayer and praise will continue to be under the jurisdiction of the host church
The italicized text below is what will be placed in brackets in the future with an explanation that the CRC no longer believes that text
Synod 2006 affirmed the acknowledgement by First Christian Reformed Church, Toronto , of the CRC’s official guidelines regarding h
Like everything else, the cost of doing ministry together rises every year.
In a discussion that started with many references to the Holy Spirit at work, Synod 2006 adopted a compromise about women in ecclesiastic
Synod 2006 authorized the CRC’s Interchurch Relations Committee to formally study the Belhar Confession to see if it is applicable
Synod 2006 completed the work of a previous synod in ending the Christian Reformed Church’s condemnation of the Roman Catholic Mass
Synod 2006 broadened the category of “hardship” for churches in reporting their membership count.
The Judicial Code Committee of the denomination reported to synod that it did not conduct a hearing in the matter of a man from Colorado
Synod 2006 said that baptized children are part of God’s family and should be invited to partake in the Lord’s Supper with th
Synod 2006 put an end to the debate that occurs nearly every year as to whether candidates for the ministry should be approved individua
The 50th anniversary of the purchase of the Knollcrest Campus as home for Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary was celebrated b
Synod 2006 saw the unveiling of a painting commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Christian Reformed Church, which will take place i
Synod 2006 approved 34 candidates for the ministry of the Word. They are now eligible for ministry in the Christian Reformed Church.
Orland Park (Ill.) Christian Reformed Church was the place to be Feb. 11 for 158 girls and 122 mothers and grandmothers.
Some people have furniture they no longer want or need, while others find it difficult to afford basic home furnishings.
1919 – 2006
From First Christian Reformed Church of Barrie, Ontario, to Rev. Richard Vanderwal of Second CRC, Fremont, Mich.
When Synod 2006 convenes June 10, 2006, its agenda will affect how Christian Reformed churches relate to each other, how we relate to oth