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General Synod Council

Mindful that the purpose of the Reformed Church in America, together with all other churches of Christ, is to minister to the total life of all people by preaching, teaching, and proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Son of God, and all Christian good works (Preamble to the Book of Church Order), the General Synod Council exists to encourage spiritual growth in the life and ministry of believers, to uphold good order and unity in the church, to enlarge, encourage and promote the mission of God in each continent and seek peace, justice and a healthy environment for all creation.

In carrying out its mandate under the direction of the General Synod, the General Synod Council is organized in a spirit of servanthood related to the needs of Reformed Church congregations, assemblies, agencies, and institutions. It carries out its responsibilities through such structures as are judged to be most appropriate and helpful in the fulfillment of its mandate.

It is guided by three RCA-specific documents: the Preamble to the Book of Church Order (referenced above), the Statement of Mission and Vision), and Our Call, the ten-year goal of the denomination.

Information and Resources

• June 2009: Minutes (PDF), Appendix A (PDF), Appendix B (PDF)
• March 2009: Summary, Minutes (PDF), Appendix (PDF)
• October 2008: Summary, Minutes (PDF), Attachment A (PDF), Attachment B (PDF)
• June 2008: Summary
• May 2008: Minutes (PDF)
• March 2008: summary, Minutes (PDF), Appendix (PDF)
• January 2008: Updated Policy Document (PDF)
• Fall 2007 GSC Meeting Focuses on Dialogue; Minutes (PDF); Appendix A (PDF); Appendix B (PDF)
• GSC Actions and Decisions, June 2007 (PDF)
• Summary of GSC Actions and Decisions, March 2007; Minutes (PDF)
• Summary of GSC Actions and Decisions, October 2006; Minutes (PDF)
• GSC Actions and Decisions, June 2006 (PDF)
• GSC Actions and Decisions, March 2006
• GSC Actions and Decisions, October 2005
• GSC Actions and Decisions, June 2005 (PDF)
• GSC Actions and Decisions, March 2005
• GSC Actions and Decisions, October 2004; Pastoral Letter
• GSC Actions and Decisions, June 2004 (PDF)
• GSC Actions and Decisions, March 2004
• GSC Actions and Decisions, November 2003
• GSC Actions and Decisions, March 2003
• GSC Actions and Decisions, November 2002
• GSC Actions and Decisions, April 2002
• GSC Actions and Decisions, November 2001