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The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is a denomination of about 275,000 members in more than 1,000 churches across the US and Canada.

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The Banner@crcbanner
19 Jun 2025
Synod Gives ‘Virtual’ Churches More Time To Experiment (#crcsynod 2025): Somewhat divided on the matter, Synod 2025 accepted six recommendations for ongoing experimentation of digital ministries. buff.ly/Kqf2fKV
Photo: Grace Burns, young adult representative: The option to explore faith without having to enter a physical space has been a blessing for many. Credit: Steven Herppich

ALT Photo: Grace Burns, young adult representative: The option to explore faith without having to enter a physical space has been a blessing for many. Credit: Steven Herppich

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CRCNA retweeted
The Banner@crcbanner
19 Jun 2025
CRC and RCA to Remain in Communion For Now (#crcsynod 2025): The Christian Reformed Church will review its close relationship with the Reformed Church in America over the next five years. buff.ly/fM2j6sM
Photo: Brittany Clark, Classis Grand Rapids North: While the RCA can live in the tension, we can’t. Credit: Steven Herppich

ALT Photo: Brittany Clark, Classis Grand Rapids North: While the RCA can live in the tension, we can’t. Credit: Steven Herppich
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The Banner@crcbanner
19 Jun 2025
The Church: The Hope of the Dying World (#crcsynod ): Speaking passionately about the vital role that church planting has in multiplying the church, Synod 2025 committed to strategizing a planting plan, including financial resources, over the next year. buff.ly/pLnrH2Q
Photo: Peter Oh, B.C. North-West: Most of our church members are from nonbelieving backgrounds. Credit: Steven Herppich

ALT Photo: Peter Oh, B.C. North-West: Most of our church members are from nonbelieving backgrounds. Credit: Steven Herppich
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The Banner@crcbanner
19 Jun 2025
CRC Classes Asked to Help Identify and Train Exhorters of the Word (#crcsynod 2025): Lamenting a shortage of people to preach in all of the denomination’s churches, synod encouraged classes to help prepare individuals with a license to exhort by 2027. buff.ly/O6fiGaH
Photo: Rod Hugen, Classis Arizona: Hiring ministry interns has been fabulously successful. Credit: Steven Herppich

ALT Photo: Rod Hugen, Classis Arizona: Hiring ministry interns has been fabulously successful. Credit: Steven Herppich
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The Banner@crcbanner
19 Jun 2025
Young Adult Representatives Encouraged and Inspired (#crcsynod 2025): The young adult representatives at Synod 2025 say they were encouraged and inspired by conversations and connections. buff.ly/vRaoxjM
Photo: Synod 2025 young adult representatives: Calvin Schouten, Hannah den Bak, Kyle Vannus, Grace Burns, Caleb Bosveld, Alyssa Koetje, and Nathan Stienstra. Credit: Steven Herppich

ALT Photo: Synod 2025 young adult representatives: Calvin Schouten, Hannah den Bak, Kyle Vannus, Grace Burns, Caleb Bosveld, Alyssa Koetje, and Nathan Stienstra. Credit: Steven Herppich
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CRCNA@CRCNA
19 Jun 2025
#crcsynod is ending in closing worship. Tune in at youtube.com/watch?v=ElfaVcxR…

Thursday Morning - June 19 - Synod 2025

Synod 2025 continues with a time of prayer, worship and discussion ...

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CRCNA@CRCNA
19 Jun 2025
The advisory committee recommendations about amending the Banner mandate are approved: 129 votes yes, 35 votes no, 3 abstain #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
19 Jun 2025
Synod is picking up advisory committee report 7B, having to do with The Banner's mandate. Watch the livestream at youtube.com/watch?v=ElfaVcxR… #crcsynod

Thursday Morning - June 19 - Synod 2025

Synod 2025 continues with a time of prayer, worship and discussion ...

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CRCNA@CRCNA
19 Jun 2025
Good morning from the last day of Synod 2025. Delegates continue to reflect on the Emmaus Road journey as part of morning devotions. #crcsynod
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19 Jun 2025
Synod is wrapping up for the evening. We will be back tomorrow morning at 8:15 AM (Eastern) to talk about report 7B (the Banner mandate) and have closing worship. #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
19 Jun 2025
Synod instructed CRC ecumenical delegates to the RCA to communicate the CRC’s love and concern for the RCA, its integrity, witness, and faithfulness in all matters. #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
19 Jun 2025
During the 5-year period of review, synod urges caution regarding the formation of further “Union Churches,” lest changes in the denominational relationship cause future difficulties. #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
19 Jun 2025
Delegates instruct the EIRC to conduct a 5-year review of the ecumenical relationship with the RCA, assessing the benefits and drawbacks of an "in communion relationship. #crcsynod
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CRCNA retweeted
The Banner@crcbanner
18 Jun 2025
Seminary Thanked for Training Pastors, Asked for More Info on Instructional Personnel: #crcsynod 2025 recognized several positive milestones for Calvin Seminary & requested a report to Synod 2026 of confessional adherence for all instructional personnel. buff.ly/RpjMPp0
Photo: Jul Medenblik, president of Calvin Theological Seminary, at Synod 2025. Credit: Steven Herppich

ALT Photo: Jul Medenblik, president of Calvin Theological Seminary, at Synod 2025. Credit: Steven Herppich
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CRCNA@CRCNA
18 Jun 2025
Delegates discuss a recommendation to conduct a 5-year review of the ecumenical relationship with the RCA, assessing the benefits and drawbacks of an "in communion relationship." #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
18 Jun 2025
Synod 2025 adopted a change to Church Order Supplement, Article 8, D, 6 requiring RCA office-bearers who serve in the CRC to sign the Covenant for Officebearers on occasions stipulated by council, classical, and synodical regulations. #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
18 Jun 2025
Delegates prayed for the RCA and for the health of the relationship between our two denominations. "May we spur one another to greater faithfulness and fruitfulness in Christ Jesus." #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
18 Jun 2025
Delegates are discussing advisory committee report 6C considering the CRC's ongoing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
18 Jun 2025
Delegate Scott Vander Ploeg (Classis Southeast US) brings a motion proposing more concrete action for church planting noting that churches need to step up to the plate for this to happen. OGS to set a number of churches to plant and secure funds. #crcsynod
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CRCNA@CRCNA
18 Jun 2025
Committee 6D. Delegates recommend that #crcsynod declare that church planting is a key strategy in building the health and vitality of our denomination. They encourage churches to connect with Resonate, check in on their church planters, and strengthen church planting strategy.
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