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Synod 2026 no longer sees the need for the Dignity Team, a group established in 2022 to help support people who feel they have been victimized by abuses of power in the church.

While seeking to cut costs, Synod 2026 decided to maintain an annual synod but will look at classis restructuring.

Following extended debate on the purpose and governance of multisite churches, Synod 2026 passed new guidelines for the creation, support, and governance of several kinds of multisite congregations in the CRC.

Host Lora Copley, The Banner’s editor-in-chief, discusses synod’s third day of deliberations with David Bosscher, pastor of Lakeside CRC (Alto, Mich,) and Petr Kornilov, with Resonate Global Mission.

Jon Hoekema, the CRC’s prayer shepherd, whose son is a young adult representative, says mentoring helps teach the bigger picture of the church—what it is and can be.

If councils don’t properly govern themselves, a broader body may step in, Synod 2026 affirms.

Synod 2026 agreed to maintain its broader membership criteria for the Christian Reformed Church’s governance board. While not restricted to officebearers, all members sign a statement of agreement with the beliefs of the CRC.

Rev. Lora Copley, who has served as interim editor since December, is now editor-in-chief. The first time a woman has served in the role.

Synod 2026 specifies what churches should include in worship in the Church Order. The actual change will need to be adopted by a subsequent synod.

The over-20-year-old mission and vision statements for the Christian Reformed Church will get an update. The first report is due to Synod 2027.

We know we demonstrate our values by what we spend our time and money on.

직분자들에게는 신앙고백서에 대한 헌신의 기대치가 높다. 일반 교인들 역시 신앙고백 교육반과 개혁주의 전례 양식을 통해 신앙을 확신하고 제자로 양육되도록 해야 한다.

Zeeland 노회의 에런 브리스만 목사는 크리스토퍼 판투조 박사가 칼빈신학교의 새로운 구약학 교수로 승인되기에 앞서 그와 인터뷰를 진행했다.

Host Lora Copley, The Banner’s interim editor-in-chief, discusses synod’s second day of deliberations with Susan LaClear, the CRC’s director of Candidacy, and Jason Ruis, associate pastor of Bethel CRC (Waupun, Wisc.) and stated clerk of Classis Wisconsin.

Synod agrees to make known and to reach out to Thrive ministry for its resources and church renewal support.

2026년 총회 앞에 선 CRC 목회 후보자들은 “하나님께서 그들을 이끄시는 곳에서 예수 그리스도의 사랑과 진리를 신실하게 전할 것”을 위임 받았다.

캐서린 조 한인 커넥터와 한인 총대들이 2026년 총회의 화요일 오후 예배를 인도했다.

총회는 위탁목사직에 대한 변경사항을 채택했고, 신임 목사 후보자들을 공표했으며, 이전에 승인된 목사 후보자 자격을 연장했다.

Host Lora Copley, The Banner’s interim editor-in-chief, reviews synod’s first day of full deliberations with Jason Ruis, Associate Pastor of Bethel CRC (Waupun, Wisc.) and stated clerk of Classis Wisconsin.

총회는 Resonate 글로벌 선교부의 교회개척 10개년 전략 계획을 열정적으로 승인했다.

Ecumenical guests of the CRC’s Synod 2026 gave uplifting presentations of unity and growth, along with the heart to share the gospel in their denominations and organizations.

The Bible doesn’t talk about hospitality like it’s a gift that some people have and others don’t, and if you don’t have it, you’re exempt from practicing it.

Her broken heart thirsts for acceptance and love that seem out of reach—until an encounter at the well reveals what her soul truly longs for.