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Special Council Report Now Available Blog Post

…summary report from the special council was prepared by the Group of Five, who were appointed by General Synod 2015 to prepare and moderate the meeting and to inform the church of the results. The Group of Five is made up of five past presidents of the RCA’s General Synod, chosen for their wisdom and history of leadership in the…

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Special Council Report Expected Soon Blog Post

…to inform the church of the results, is preparing a summary report that will be shared publicly later this week. The Group of Five includes five past presidents of the RCA’s General Synod, chosen for their wisdom and history of leadership in the denomination: Brad Lewis, Carol Mutch, Irving Rivera, Chuck Van Engen, and Tony Vis. “The Group of Five…

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Youth and Adults Journey Together to Israel Blog Post

…the 23 participants, 12 come from the Synod of the Heartland and 11 from California and Michigan; 21 are from the RCA and 2 are from the Christian Reformed Church. Look for a follow-up article about the trip in the fall issue of RCA Today. Bob Cleveringa is director of youth ministries for the Synod of the Heartland.    …

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Hope and Fun Found at Summer Camp Blog Post

…I’ve made new friends at camp and got along well with my counsellors. I’d like to go back next year!” Daniel now attends church with his aunt and seems to sense the importance of God’s truth and how it is helpful for “real life.” Camp Shalom serves around 600 summer campers each summer. We offer traditional overnight and day camp…

Pastor Leadership Cohorts Page

…a cohort of four to six other senior leaders. Nothing replaces the power of this simple twice-a-month rhythm for regular training, discussions, questions, and processing. The first call focuses on self-leadership. The second call focuses on practical strategies to increase the health and vitality of your church. Who should join? This process is open to pastors looking to grow in…

Enneagram Made Simple Page

…the Enneagram there is always the question of what’s next. Or, how do I use the Enneagram with those I lead? How do I use the Enneagram as a discipleship tool in my church? During the six sessions, we will provide a framework of the Enneagram, describe the nine personality types in-depth, and speak to the various ways in which…

RCA Retirement Plan Guide for Lay Participants Page

Guide for Lay Participants Our fax number is: 833-627-7620 Email: retirement@rca.org Mailing address: Board of Benefits Services Reformed Church in America 475 Riverside Dr, Suite 1606 New York, NY 10115 I want to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)/direct deposit for my recurring retirement distributions. You may set up EFT to have your distributions directly deposited into your bank account…

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Dan Gillett Voted President-Elect of General Synod Blog Post

…Instead, we were hearing stories of transformation.” As president, Gillett vowed to do two things: to focus on the mission of the RCA, being lived out through Transformed & Transforming; and to ensure that the processes of General Synod are fair. Gillett is currently the lead pastor of First Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan. He will be installed as president during…

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Rick Zomer joins RCA staff as coordinator for Next Generation Engagement Blog Post

…alma mater, in a number of leadership roles, most recently as the director of event services. “These experiences have put me in daily contact with young people who are growing deeply in their faith, as well as those who have walked away from a personal relationship with God and a commitment to the church,” Zomer says. “As a result, I…

RCA Retirement Plan Guide for Ministers Page

Guide for Ministers of Word and Sacrament Our fax number is: 833-627-7620 Email: retirement@rca.org Mailing address: Board of Benefits Services Reformed Church in America 475 Riverside Dr, Suite 1606 New York, NY 10115 I want to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)/direct deposit for my recurring retirement distributions. You may set up EFT to have your distributions directly deposited into…