Shannon Jammal-Hollemans
Rev. Shannon Jammal-Hollemans serves as Racial Justice Team Leader for two ministries of the Christian Reformed Church: the Office of Social Justice and the Office of Race Relations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Grand Valley State University (Allendale, Michigan) and her Master of Divinity at Calvin Theological Seminary (Grand Rapids, Michigan). She is ordained to her position by Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Posted in: Are We Fully Equipped?
I'd say no. I think a study committee could offer us what we need to address these issues in the church.
Posted in: Are We Fully Equipped?
The Reformed tradition offers a plethora of scholarship on a number of issues, but unfortunately, the Synod of Dort, Bavinck, and Calvin weren't in contexts anything like the context that we presently face in North America. Our robust theology and understanding that pastoral care needs to offer balanced accountability and support require more than a brief position statement and report that most pastors find insufficient (hence, the overtures).
As someone who hopes to be ordained in the CRC soon, I have been frustrated with how the North American Church has allowed popular culture to dictate the conversation about, and define, sexuality. It is time to reclaim the conversation as the Church. Reformed theology puts us in an excellent position to show how every square inch of human hearts, minds, souls and communities belong to our Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer and Restorer.
Posted in: Deep Skimming: What Would You Recommend?
Unexpected Gifts: Discovering the Way of Community by Christopher Heuertz is enriching, and woulr make for some great "deep skimming."
Posted in: Teaching Boys to Respect Girls: Why It Matters
Thank you for sharing this, Rachel. As the mother of two daughters and a son, I find this to be an important reminder to have these conversations. I particularly appreciate Christina's tips.
Posted in: Making a Difference for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
What a wonderful story of the Church being the Church. Thanks for sharing!
Posted in: Let’s Partner Toward COP 21
This is really exciting news, Kyle. I pray that congregations will be eager to partner with the denominational efforts to raise awareness, educate, advocate, and most importantly, steward the gifts we have in God's creation wisely.
Posted in: Even to Your Old Age...
Thanks for sharing this piece, Robin. It gives us a lot to think about as church leaders.