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New! CRC Code of Conduct for Ministry Leaders
The Code of Conduct contains language that reminds us of who we are as Christians, and that we are called to treat others with love and respect.
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July 22, 2021
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Structure and Leadership Task Force (SALT) Report
The Council of Delegates is recommending and taking initial steps to implement several changes in structure and leadership for the denomination. Read the full Structure and Leadership Task Force report here.
June 28, 2021
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Reports of Ministries and Educational Institutions 2021
Please take time to read these encouraging reports and share in our gratitude to God for using the CRC to build his kingdom.
June 8, 2021
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Worship: Creeds and Confessions
Creeds, confessions, and testimonies are expressions of our faith and affirm our doctrines. This list of resources will help you include these documents in the worship service.
May 28, 2021
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2021 Denominational Survey Results
As part of the denominational ministry plan, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin's Social Research Center to administer a survey every year. Here are the results from the 2021 survey.
May 15, 2021
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A Reflection about Dreams, Poetry, and Translation
The CRCNA has nearly 200 congregations who worship in a language other than English. How can we best meet their needs and be in community together given the current limitation of our translations?
March 9, 2021
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History of Membership in CRC?
I'm looking for the history on how membership in the CRC became so important. Anyone able to help?
February 13, 2021
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2021 Yearbooks Now Available
The 2021 Yearbooks are now available; order your copy today!
February 3, 2021
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What Jesus Did For Me
The Human Sexuality Report has received a lot of attention, and rightly so, as it is an important topic. But a possibly larger issue has arisen in our denomination, that also needs to be addressed, as we ask: Why did Jesus die for me?
January 18, 2021
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Our Journey 2020 (Final Report)
From 2016 to 2020, the CRC was on a journey together. Learn more about this denomination-wide ministry plan, the results, and what we've learned in this final report.
January 14, 2021
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Denominational Survey - Church Promotion Resources
Every year, one fifth of Christian Reformed churches are invited to participate in the CRCNA denominational survey. If your church is invited to participate this year, here are some resources to encourage participation in your congregation.
January 4, 2021
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Signposts, Hope, and Endurance
As we close out 2020, the most unusual year of my lifetime, I’m reflecting on the fact that we as humans, though fearfully and wonderfully made, are still only, well—human.
December 13, 2020
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Church Offering Calendar and Deacons' Helper Worksheet
Are you a deacon, worship planner, administrator, or pastor? The Offering Calendar and Deacons' Helper Worksheet and other resources on our Church Year Resources page are for you!
November 29, 2020
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2020 Annual Ministry Report
2020 was an unusual year. The 2020 Ministry Report outlines some of the ways ministry has had to be reimagined in the wake of COVID-19 as the CRCNA continued to live out its God-given callings around the world.
November 19, 2020
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2021 Synodical Taskforce Reports and Summaries
The following reports (and executive summaries) to be addressed by Synod 2021 are now available: Committee to Articulate a Foundation-laying Biblical Theology of Human Sexuality, Ecclesiastical Marriage Task Force, and Study of Bivocationality Task Force.
November 2, 2020
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Human Sexuality Report: Challenging Conversations Toolkit
I have strong beliefs about many of the issues addressed in the study report. I assume you do, too. What can it look like, practically, to live into Paul’s instructions to a church divided this way?
October 27, 2020
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Council of Delegates (COD) Highlights - October 2020
Highlights from the October 14 to 16 Council of Delegates meeting.
October 20, 2020
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Same-Sex Marriage Resources and Church Order History for CRCNA
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.
August 31, 2020
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Membership Definitions for the Yearbook Church Questionnaire
These membership definitions help explain what information is being collected on the annual Yearbook questionnaire's Church Membership section.
August 29, 2020
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Ministry Shares - Projection Slides
Looking for a way to keep the concept of ministry shares in front of your congregation? Consider using one of these slides during a service, at a congregational meeting, or as graphics on your social media.
August 29, 2020
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2020 Update Regarding Abuse of Power Training for Pastors
A 2020 update on the ongoing development of the abuse of power training for pastors in the Christian Reformed Church.
August 29, 2020
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2020 Update Regarding Synodical Adoptions to Address Abuse of Power in the CRCNA
This article includes an update of the actions that have taken place in response to the adoptions made at Synod 2019 regarding the Abuse of Power Report.
August 27, 2020
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2020 Update Regarding the Code of Conduct for Ministry Leaders
A 2020 update on the ongoing development of the Code of Conduct for Ministry Leaders in the Christian Reformed Church.
June 29, 2020
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CRCNA Boards and Committees List
The Boards and Committees List is updated each July (following synod) with the membership data that reflects the recent appointments. Here is the list for 2021-22.
June 24, 2020
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COVID-19: What Are We Learning From Churches?
Many of you have been having conversations with pastors and church staff about COVID this Spring. Through these calls we’re learning a lot.