To define a Reformed way to engage so-called “third wave Pentecostalism,” Synod 2009 recommended two reports to Christian Ref

With the average age of synod delegates hovering around 55, synod has never been considered a young person’s activity.

Are our churches safe enough?

On the last day of Synod 2009, a request from a delegate resulted in the denomination’s executive director, Rev.

Salaries of senior denominational executives were briefly discussed when a delegate questioned the pay range offered.

Two CRC offices are getting new names this summer.

“We thank God and the sacrifices of our founding Reformed fathers who gave their lives to serve God in the jungles of Africa.&rdquo

Rev. Harold Delhagen brought greetings to Synod 2009 from the Reformed Church in America (RCA).

Rev. Andries le Roux du Plooy greeted Synod 2009 on behalf of the Reformed Churches in South Africa (GKSA).

In a “State of the Church” address to Synod 2009, CRC Executive Director Rev.

Mark Rice introduced himself to Synod 2009 as someone who loves Jesus, loves the church, and loves books and publishing.

In the past, when synod appointed a committee to study an issue, the committee would toil away in isolation for two to three years, then

The CRC’s Faith Formation Committee gave synod delegates a copy of its first draft document, titled “Affirming Baptism and Fo

As baby-boomer pastors retire, many are opting to remain in the community of the congregation they formerly served.

Synod 2009 was a real stretch.

Ben Vandezande introduced himself to Synod 2009 as someone who is “working together to move the mission forward in a fresh, common

For many years the Christian Reformed Church has pooled some revenue from its more than 1,000 local congregations to bring shared ministr

Synod debates can be long and intense, so it’s important for synod’s president to occasionally inject some humor and break th

Approving and welcoming new candidates for ordained ministry in the CRC is always a highlight of synod, and this year was no different.

Synod 2009 approved a change in policy that gives ministry associates a measure of job protection.

Synod 2009 adopted a ministry share of $307.53 for calendar year 2010, per active, professing CRC member age 18 and older.

Delegates to Synod 2009 had a chance to hear about the CRC’s newest plan to better connect member churches with the denomination an

Synod 2009 turned down a request (overture) to appoint deacons as advisers to future synods, despite the fact that several delegates said

Discussion on ordaining women as ministers in the Christian Reformed Church made a brief return at Synod 2009.

Smaller churches will not be getting a break on their contributions to the Ministers’ Pension Fund.

Back to God Ministries International, the broadcast media ministry of the Christian Reformed Church, is making plans to broadcast the gos

Unity, Reconciliation, and Justice is a study guide with nine study group lessons about the Belhar Confession, originally produced

The Christian Reformed Church is, for the first time in its history, proposing the adoption of a new confession: the Belhar Confession.

Synod 2010 will not be held at The King’s University College in Edmonton, Alberta, as originally planned.

Oldest delegate: 82

Youngest delegate: 25

Average age of minister delegates: 51

Synod 2009 was barely underway when a gastrointestinal illness known as a norovirus started felling delegates and staff with surprising s

The Banner’s coverage of Synod 2009 was provided by Editor Rev.

Watching Synod 2009 live via the Internet was popular again this year.

Responding to a “strong message of concern and pain,” Synod 2009 instructed the denomination’s Board of Trustees to com

This year’s Synodical Service of Prayer and Praise was hosted by Elmhurst (Ill.) Christian Reformed Church, the convening church of

At age 82, Frank De Boer was Synod’s oldest delegate, for the second year in a row.

Shashi DeHaan (left) and Rev. Andrew Woja Henry served Synod 2009 as ethnic advisers.

When Synod 2009 elected its officers, it covered just about all the bases.

Synod 2009’s sergeant at arms was Rev. Archie L. Vander Hart from Classis Lake Superior.

The Banner and Reformed Worship garnered several awards recently from the Associated Church Press (ACP) and the Evangelical Press Associa

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