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

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

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

Synod created a new category called “Ecumenical Faith Declarations” for the Belhar Confession.

Four bikers roared into Synod 2012 with their anti-pornography message.

The president of the denomination’s Board of Trustees gives the second annual report on the board’s work.

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

CH (CPT) Richard Hill of the 82nd Airborne Division watches Synod 2012 from Ghazni Province.

Gusting winds of suspicion threaten improving conditions.

The church could be facing the worst of times or the best of times.

College has remained true to its history and mission during Byker’s 17-year tenure.

Rev. Thomas DeVries tells synod about RCA and CRC efforts to plant churches in impoverished neighborhoods.

The challenge for EFC, like the CRC, is to engage young adults.

From a change to the CRC’s charter to the discussion about the Belhar, much has happened in the past five years.

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

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

The Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa is moving “away from the paralyzing legacy of apartheid.”

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

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

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

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

Synod 2012 reinstates a requirement that Synod 2011 had inadvertently removed from the Church Order.

The first young adult leadership summit gives support to emerging leaders.

Japanese church thanks CRC for earthquake and tsunami relief.

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

Ministry share total represents 3 percent increase.

With prayer and praise, delegates and guests worshiped at the annual synod worship service.

Redeemer University College hosts Synod 2012—only the second time a synod was held in Canada.

Rev. John Visser is to be suspended for 90 days, Classis Quinte receives reprimands.

The officers of Synod 2012 have a combined 23 years of experience as delegates.

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

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

The Synod 2012 news team provided coverage via news releases, webcast, Twitter, Facebook, and stories on both The Banner’s website and the main CRCNA website.

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

The church lacks consensus about the role of the church as institute vs. organism.

Revs. William Koopmans and Peter Borgdorff were thanked for their work for the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee and the Belhar Confession.

Synod says pastors should not lead ceremonies of infant dedication.

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

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

Delegates recognize near consensus by scientists that climate change poses serious threat.

Lift Up Your Hearts: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs will be released in June 2013.

Elder delegate uses a light saber to herd delegates back to session.

Haitian CRC thanks the CRC for funding repairs to churches.

Former title made some feel marginalized.

Changing current plan would bring unnecessary expense.

Churches need help dealing with pornography.

Five cousins attended Synod 2012.

Synod’s Youngest and Oldest Delegates

Seven young people voice their perspectives to delegates.