The annual denomination survey asks respondents to select from 28 phrases in response to the prompt “To me, the term ‘Christian Reformed’ means ...” In 2025, 13 phrases were selected by at least 30% of respondents. Here are those top terms, with the ones chosen by the highest percentage of respondents most prominent. Christ-centered 75.9% (80.5% of 2024 respondents selected this term); Scripture-centered 72.4% (76.7% in 2024); Conservative 56.3% (56.8% in 2024); Faith formation for all ages 54.2% (56.0% in 2024); “Every square inch” belongs to Christ 50.3% (48.5% In 2024).

 

 

Surveys conducted by DataWise Consulting LLC with 1,067 respondents (1,397 in 2024).

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