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

Seven young people voice their perspectives to delegates.

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

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

Study stems from controversial writings by professors.

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

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

Changing current plan would bring unnecessary expense.

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

Former title made some feel marginalized.

Synod also thanked God for the leadership of Rev. Robert Heerspink.

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

Ministry share total represents 3 percent increase.

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

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

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

Here’s what to expect in the coming week.

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

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

How can your church encourage lifelong faith formation in children and young people?

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

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