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I'm hoping to update our worship banners and am wondering: What is the CRC's stance on using the liturgical calendar (and its colors) in worship?
Are there ways in which my church can celebrate communion weekly, without our only ordained minister present, while still honouring church order?
Who should preach an ordination service?
Where is the evidence about imposing discipline only by appeal?
What are the best practices for church governance? For example, what is a good governance model?
Given the new emphasis on bi-vocational ministry, is it possible for me to once again be ordained in the CRCNA?
Is the issue of homosexual sex a confessional issue?
How Christians should regard same-sex marriage is a significant conversation for the CRCNA, and it is a conversation with a lot of history already. Here I share some of that history.
While we value membership in the CRC, are there any scripture passages that can be used to support membership?
Who can conduct baptisms in the CRC?
Are we approving one's profession of faith, as though we're giving it a pass-fail grade? Might we instead recognize and welcome?
To what degree may the Articles of Incorporation be amended within the authority of the local council?
In the CRC, is the title limited only to those who are ordained?
Using a process to handle disputes in an orderly manner is a good thing, but it can not be elevated above faithfulness to God's Word.
Some churches have begun restructuring their Church Council to allow for better communication, more collaboration, and increased effectiveness. Has your church done this recently? We'd love to hear about it!
This article gives a brief history of Volunteers In Service. VIS is an example of diaconal cooperation between churches.
This paper, that comes in pdf form, was referenced in the 2013 Diakonia Remixed Report that led to the seating of deacons at all the CRCNA assemblies in 2015.
This article articulates the leadership calling of Deacons at all levels of church governance and ministry. It relies heavily on the 2015 Diakonia Remixed report.
The voice of the Deacon is needed at Classis and at Synod. Diaconal Ministries Canada gives us seven reasons why this is true.
A guide for congregations wishing to affiliate with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.
Have you ever wondered about specific guidelines for worship in the CRC? This is an attempt to highlight key guidelines found in the church order and synodical documents pertaining to our corporate worship.
I've been a pastor for 9 years in a different denomination. Here, I am not ordained and not qualified to baptize or lead the church in communion. Is there anybody who could help me understand the reasoning for this?
Does the church order have anything on elders performing the Lord’s Supper to sick and shut-ins, or should a pastor be present and perform these sacrament?
A Network reader is looking for input (Church Order?) on the appropriateness of the pastor's spouse being on the board of deacons. Are you able to help?