Synod 2013 recognizes 450th anniversary of catechism.

Affirmation to adherence to creeds and confessions does not include reference to the Belhar Confession.

Two overtures from Canadian classes overturned.

The 130 endorsed chaplains “represent a significant ministry force.”

Almost 50 people and organizations used the hashtag to give color commentary.

The new survey, done every five years, shows need for church renewal.

Tonight I'm feeling something powerful going on,” tweeted Rev. Daniel Brown. “It feels like hope!”

Rev. John Terpstra also introduces Rev. Sheila Holmes, incoming board president.

Synod approves dissolution of the board with little discussion.

Delegates to 2013 Multiethnic Conference are challenged to make a difference.

Some delegates express concern about Eastern spiritual practices, including yoga and karate.

Synod 2013 says CRC’s current stance sufficient.

Delegates appreciated candor about the financial situation at the college.

Rev. Manny Ortiz recognized as a diversity champion.

More Americans than Canadians this year.

Fathers, mothers, and siblings reunite at Synod 2013.

The concept of Five Streams was proposed by Task Force to Review Structure and Culture.

No pro forma approval of presented names.

Synod denies a request to reduce the training from two years to one year.

Officers have 27 years of experience between them.

Christian Reformed World Mission has a new funding formula.

Full representation at classis and synod proposed.

The category was created last year for the Belhar Confession.

Fraternal delegates and ecumenical guests honored with a luncheon.

Reformed Church in America makes World Renew its “domestic relief arm.”

There was an air of expectancy and hope among delegates.

Decision widens pool of potential executive director candidates.

Rev. Amanda Benckhuysen calls CRC ‘my theological home.’

New biblical or sociological studies in mandate.

Commissioned pastors are no longer considered elders in their home church.

Pilot project will help future planning.

Plans are backed with $200,000 budget.

Rev. Tom Draayer shared his own experience with disability.

Proceeds went to the CRC Foundation

Synod president encourages them to be bold.

Iowa, Michigan, and Illinois are all on the itinerary.

That question was asked by Rev. Reggie Smith at the synodical service of prayer and praise.

Nicholas Chuba uploaded a short YouTube video each day.

Our opinions were respected and valued, they said.

Rev. Louis Tamminga recalls baptizing synod president.

Filipino delegate thanks Christian Reformed World Missions.

Elder Gerrit DenHartog corralls delegates back to work after coffee breaks.