RCA and CRCNA delegates joined for worship Thursday evening at Third Church (RCA) in Pella. Denise Kingdom Grier brought the message. She is pastor of Maple Avenue Ministries in Holland, Michigan--the first…
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In his report to synod, general secretary Tom De Vries reviewed progress on "Transformed and Transforming: Radically Following Christ in Mission Together," the 15-year vision for RCA mission and ministry that synod…
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In his report to synod, president Carl Boersma focused on the new 15-year vision for the RCA, "Transformed and Transforming: Radically Following Christ in Mission Together." "An often heard reaction…
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Noting that outdated guidelines for welcoming children to the Lord’s Table “serve as a barrier to inclusion of children,” a year ago members of the Commission on Christian Discipleship and…
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At General Synod 2014, the RCA Church Growth Fund announced a new scholarship program for next-generation missional engagement. Grants will be awarded through RCA Volunteer Engagement to help fund volunteer opportunities, advocacy…
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On Friday evening, General Synod celebrated 10 new congregations that have organized as RCA churches over the last year. Leaders from eight of the churches were present to receive plaques.…
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On Friday evening, General Synod recognized 55 congregations as Missional Impact Partners for their financial support for the mission and ministry of the RCA. “Because you gave, hungry children are…
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Commissioned pastors may soon be able to serve as delegates to classes, regional synods, and General Synod. On Friday night synod voted to direct the Commission on Church Order to…
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On Saturday morning, delegates overwhelmingly approved a recommendation to more deliberately support ministry to children with disabilities. The work will be folded into Transformed and Transforming, the 15-year goal of the…
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Synod voted to approve changes to the Book of Church Order (BCO) that will allow a commissioned pastor to serve as supervisor of the consistory of the congregation he or she serves, providing there…
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