What’s it like to chair a synod? Why volunteer for one of Synod’s most demanding roles? What issues are bubbling up for Synod 2027? Chad Steenwyk offers his final thoughts as our season Exploring Synod 2026 comes to a close.

Ever wondered what synods are like from an officer’s perspective? President Chad Steenwyk and Vice President Derek Buikema give a personal, inside look at this year’s Synod from a unique vantage point.

Multi-site churches might bring to mind celebrity pastors, streaming screens and mega-vibes. But what if multi-site means cooperation? Could this model help our struggling churches?

Can Synod discipline a classis or congregation? What does healthy accountability look like in our covenant community?

What did Synod 2026 reveal about the CRC’s changing demographics? What role are immigration and church planting playing? Why might diversity grow best when the gospel- not diversity itself- is at the center?

Why did Synod 2026 leave the World Communion of Reformed Churches while maintaining other church alliances? What does this reveal about CRC-priorities for church partnerships?

How has our seminary related to the past few years’ conversations about confessional integrity? Why did Synod 2026 express renewed confidence in its work? And what is this talk about ‘a book’?

Why did Synod 2026 create a study committee on Christian nationalism? What's the church hoping to learn?

Could Synod 2026’s unanimous vote on a new 10-year plan mark a turning point for the Christian Reformed Church? What's this all about?