…Luke 9:1-2 And/or Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the…
The Commission on Theology studies theological matters arising in the life of the church, referred to it by the General Synod, or initiated within the commission itself (BCO Chapter 3, Part I, Article 5, Section 9). Background In 1958, General Synod was asked to give serious consideration to the establishment of a commission for the purpose of producing a document…
…are able to change and decide who we want to be for the rest of our lives. God gave you the ability to make the choice. It’s your turn to make it. Jordan Saddoris is a senior at Central College. He attends Third Reformed Church in Pella, Iowa. “My Voice” shares the views and experiences of RCA women and men…
…and commissions, including the Commission on Church Order, and has been a General Synod professor since 2012. Janssen graduated from Central College in 1970, and was a student at both NBTS and Western Theological Seminary. While serving as a parish minister, he obtained a master of arts in philosophy from the State University of New York at Albany, and a…
…the entire calendar year (2023) for an RCA church or RCA related organization. His or her 2023 compensation was $68,000 for the twelve months worked as reported on the 2023 W-2 or 1099, $8,000 employer contributions were paid into his or her RCA 403(b) Retirement Program. Then the amount that can be reallocated this year will be $58,000 (=$66,000-$8,000). If…
…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…
…experiences and wondered what was wrong—what’s missing? I discovered that my discontent wasn’t about music. It was more about liturgy, the order of worship. No matter how worship looks in your church, it has a typical sequence. The question is, is that sequence meaningful? Does it make theological sense? I believe everything in worship needs to make sense—beginning with praise…
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…
…a person’s suitability for ministry in a particular setting. It verifies the denomination’s support for a person’s ministry beyond church walls. It offers assurance that the person has no legal or moral barrier to ministry. It states that the person will accommodate the religious rights of all people within their institution’s scope of care. To begin the endorsement process, please…
In light of recent killings, Tony Campbell calls pastors and political leaders to action. Tony Campbell is director of mission engagement for the Reformed Church in America. It says in Luke 9:51, “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Luke 9:51 represents a major thematic shift in the…
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