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Must We "Approve" Profession of Faith?
Are we approving one's profession of faith, as though we're giving it a pass-fail grade? Might we instead recognize and welcome?
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December 2, 2019
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Amending the Articles of Incorporation?
To what degree may the Articles of Incorporation be amended within the authority of the local council?
September 2, 2019
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Who Can Be Called a Pastor?
In the CRC, is the title limited only to those who are ordained?
May 1, 2019
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The Sin of Process?
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.
April 11, 2019
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Has Your Church Restructured Your Governance Model?
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!
January 22, 2019
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Deacons Organizing Regionally: VIS in Greater Grand Rapids
This article gives a brief history of Volunteers In Service. VIS is an example of diaconal cooperation between churches.
January 9, 2019
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The Office of Deacon: Calvin's Ecclesiology, Geneva's Practice, and Implications for Today's Deacon
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.
January 8, 2019
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Diaconal Cooperation at a Regional/Classis Level
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.
January 8, 2019
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Top Reasons Why Deacons Are Needed at Classis and Synod
The voice of the Deacon is needed at Classis and at Synod. Diaconal Ministries Canada gives us seven reasons why this is true.
November 21, 2018
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Welcome to the Family Brochure
A guide for congregations wishing to affiliate with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.
October 4, 2018
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What Do the Church Order and Other Synodical Documents Say About Worship?
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.
July 11, 2018
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Why Must You Be Ordained in Order to Administer Communion/The Lord's Supper?
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?
June 8, 2018
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Church Order Q: Can Elder's Perform the Lord's Supper to Those Who Are Sick or Shut-In?
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?
May 22, 2018
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Appropriate for Pastor's Spouse to Serve on the Board of Deacons?
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?
April 2, 2018
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Questions at a Congregational Meeting
When the official business of a congregational meeting is complete, does it go against church order to allow members of the congregation to ask questions about matters not on the agenda?
March 14, 2018
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Membership Transfer from a CRC Church to a Presbyterian Church?
I am wondering, can there be a Membership Transfer from a CRC church to a Presbyterian Church of Canada congregation?
February 15, 2018
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Policy Governance in the Church
Our church has been exploring various models to help our council govern better. One model we are exploring is Policy Governance, developed by John Carver. Have any churches implemented this model?
November 2, 2017
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CRC Statement on Bible Being Inerrant?
I'm teaching a lesson to our youth next week on the Bible's infallibility and inerrancy. I found the CRC position on infallibility but only found one discussion on the Bible being inerrant. Any ideas?
August 9, 2017
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Church Order Article 73
Church Order Article 73 (along with many others) was amended by Synod 2015. See Acts of Synod 2015 pp. 663-668 (available at the CRC website under Synod Resources).
August 9, 2017
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When Was Article 73 Amended?
Synod 1987 amended articles 74-77; however, I can find no record as to when article 73 was amended. Does anyone have any information on this?
June 28, 2017
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Heidelberg Catechism Audio Book
"The Heidelberg Catechism - 450th Anniversary Edition" is now available as an audio book on iTunes and Audible.
December 7, 2016
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Who Is in Charge of an Ordination Service?
Does the senior pastor of a CRC church have to lead the installation service for elders and deacons or can an associate pastor (who is also ordained in the CRC as a minister of the Word) handle this responsibility?
November 23, 2016
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Position Statements
Need to know what the CRCNA position is on a certain issue? Look for it in our Position Statements.
September 21, 2016
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Membership Transfer From Protestant Reformed Church?
From what I can tell we only accept straight transfers from RCA, EPC, and ECO. Does this mean that anyone coming from PRC, URC, PCA, etc. must profess their faith again in the CRC?
September 14, 2016
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Transferring From Catholic Church to the CRC?
We have a Polish Catholic couple who is interested in transferring membership to the CRC. Are there ramifications that I should be aware of?