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General Synod 2008

The 2008 General Synod met June 5-10 on the campuses of Hope College and Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan.

News

• General Synod Summary 
• Synod Elects Seawood Vice President
• Bechtel Named President
• Mouw Speaks on Being Reformed and Missional
• General Secretary Reflects on the RCA of Today and Tomorrow
• General Synod President Speaks on Innovations in Growth, Prayer, and Giving 
• Opening Worship Speaker Challenges Synod Delegates to be the Hands and Feet of Christ
• HOPE Prayerline: Praying for General Synod 

Videos & Images

• Slide Shows
• Officer Installation 
• Carol Bechtel: President-Elect Remarks
• Richard Mouw: On Being Reformed and Missional
• Wes Granberg-Michaelson: Halfway through the Journey with Our Call
• John Ornee: The Power and Value of "One"

Blogs and Reflections

Blog postings are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the RCA.

• Bruce Cornwell, Taylor Holbrook
• Jon Brown, Gretchen Schoon Tanis, Troy Van Beek, Karsten Voskuil
• Brad Olson
• Steve Mathonnet-Vanderwell
• Cindi Veldheer DeYoung

Nearly ten General Synod past presidents are attending this year's synod as delegates, staff, or golf-cart drivers. Read some of their thoughts.

Other Resources

• General Synod Workbook
• Recommendations List
• Fresh Wind Letter
• Schedule (PDF; subject to change)

News Previews

• Inclusivity to be Discussed at Synod
• Mouw to Address Synod
• Delegates to Continue Missional Discussion

Our Call 2008