July 2015

Synod 2015 decides not to “instruct and admonish consistories”

De Moor casts a vision for the future in his last address to synod as editor of The Banner.

Two groups of churches wanted to reopen discussion of the relationship between the CRC and PCN.

Synod 2015 heard from delegates from churches far and near.

They appreciate the process and want to share in it.

Executive director Steven Timmermans tells Synod 2015 the news is good.

The traditional service reflected the style of First CRC, the host church of Synod 2015.

Boot bridged the CRC’s leadership gap for four years.

When it was time to toss an empty water bottle at Synod 2015, finding a blue recycling bin was a challenge. (Synod is the annual leadership meeting of the Christian Reformed Church.)

Rev. Scott Greenway reported to Synod 2015 on behalf of the Board of Trustees.

Andrew Ryskamp is retiring after 41 years with World Renew.

Ethnic advisor Caleb Dickson has busy coffee breaks.

Willson: “I want students to think biblically and theologically but also to have a passion for Jesus.”

Synod 2015 urges more communication with congregations about this successful way of supporting the CRC’s communal ministries.

Among the candidates were 11 women, 10 Canadians, and six from overseas.

The change comes in response to Synod 2014’s request for a review.

Ordinarily, commissioned pastors serve only in their local classis.

The Christian Reformed Church will have one global missions agency.

The Committee to Provide Pastoral Guidance re Same Sex Marriage held a listening session with delegates

Calvin Theological Seminary and Center for Excellence in Preaching to find sermons for website.

Deacons will be delegated to meetings of classis and synod.

Canadian ministry moves from particular ministries to integral part of binational CRC.

“Faith Formation starts with belonging.”

Despite lack of details, delegates approved moving forward sweeping changes.

Carol Bremer-Bennett comes to World Renew from Rehoboth Christian School in New Mexico.

Officers represent not only ethnic and gender diversity, but also diversity in experience.

The committee studying religious persecution and liberty instructed to put more “pop” in their report.

Potential ministry candidates to have more contact with local church while studying.

It asked the Board of Trustees and the Office of Candidacy to provide recommendations.

Delegates want Church Order to distinguish between sexual misconduct and sexual abuse.

Belhar themes important to the life of the church, synod decides.

As director of ministries and administration, Watson brings significant leadership experience to his new role.

Young scholar eager to help seminary students address current moral issues.

After a year in Grand Rapids, Mich., 2017 will be held in Palos Heights, Ill.

The Blanket Exercise is designed to heighten awareness of the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in North America.

Synod 2015 reinstates the practice of having women advisors when fewer than 25 women are delegated.

Seven young adults are glad to serve as the youth voice for synod’s deliberations.

Young adult representatives will now have a voice at board meetings as well as synod.