About Me
Retired from the seminary on August 31, 2010. Served 24 years as Professor of Church Polity, eight of those with the additional responsibility of VP for Academic Affairs. Served at Synod of the CRCNA for two years as a delegate and for twenty years as an adviser.
My Topics
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Article 59 Assent to Creeds June 20, 2011 |
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Church Order Commentary September 28, 2011 |
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[Q&A] What are the guidelines for serving communion at weddings? November 29, 2011 |
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Current Issues September 30, 2010 |
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[Q&A] Does a US pastor need a license to officiate at a Canadian wedding? November 29, 2011 |
My Comments
And let's not forget Articles 11 and 12 of the CRC Church Order (:-).
The CRC isn't saying anything about things declared to be true by the WCRC. Article 50c of its Church Order is quite clear on that point when it says that "decisions of ecumenical...
Dear John,
It is truly difficult to communicate with each other to the benefit of all who visit this website when assertions are made that are simply not true.
I will give you but...
Josh,
I don't think we need any church order change here. The reason for the word "weighty" is that we are talking here, theologically, about a person being called to a...
I think your argument that "not being binding" does not equal "the CRC isn't saying anything" is a valid one. The article is making the point that local congregations...