CRCNA

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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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.
https://t.co/Bca1YR5whP

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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.
https://t.co/t9pql4pduV

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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.
https://t.co/KfhEfoNHwg

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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.
https://t.co/MveUUjofKP

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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.
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#crcsynod is ending in closing worship. Tune in at https://t.co/GcNYFJeHWk

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The advisory committee recommendations about amending the Banner mandate are approved: 129 votes yes, 35 votes no, 3 abstain #crcsynod

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Synod is picking up advisory committee report 7B, having to do with The Banner's mandate. Watch the livestream at https://t.co/GcNYFJeHWk #crcsynod

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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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Delegates are discussing advisory committee report 6C considering the CRC's ongoing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. #crcsynod

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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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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.