The Banner’s coverage of Synod 2009 was provided by Editor Rev.
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Back to God Ministries International, the broadcast media ministry of the Christian Reformed Church, is making plans to broadcast the gos
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This year’s Multiethnic Conference participants met with the theme “Embracing the Discomfort of Diversity,” and attende
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TCelebratory events are occurring throughout the year and around the world in honor of the 500th birthday of John Calvin on July 10.
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Oldest delegate: 82
Youngest delegate: 25
Average age of minister delegates: 51
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Synod debates can be long and intense, so it’s important for synod’s president to occasionally inject some humor and break th
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Synod 2009’s sergeant at arms was Rev. Archie L. Vander Hart from Classis Lake Superior.
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At age 82, Frank De Boer was Synod’s oldest delegate, for the second year in a row.
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Shashi DeHaan (left) and Rev. Andrew Woja Henry served Synod 2009 as ethnic advisers.
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When Synod 2009 elected its officers, it covered just about all the bases.
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Synod 2009 was barely underway when a gastrointestinal illness known as a norovirus started felling delegates and staff with surprising s
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The Banner and Reformed Worship garnered several awards recently from the Associated Church Press (ACP) and the Evangelical Press Associa
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“We thank God and the sacrifices of our founding Reformed fathers who gave their lives to serve God in the jungles of Africa.&rdquo
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Rev. Andries le Roux du Plooy greeted Synod 2009 on behalf of the Reformed Churches in South Africa (GKSA).
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Rev. Harold Delhagen brought greetings to Synod 2009 from the Reformed Church in America (RCA).
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Discussion on ordaining women as ministers in the Christian Reformed Church made a brief return at Synod 2009.
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Two CRC offices are getting new names this summer.
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Ben Vandezande introduced himself to Synod 2009 as someone who is “working together to move the mission forward in a fresh, common
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Mark Rice introduced himself to Synod 2009 as someone who loves Jesus, loves the church, and loves books and publishing.
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Approving and welcoming new candidates for ordained ministry in the CRC is always a highlight of synod, and this year was no different.
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Synod 2009 approved a change in policy that gives ministry associates a measure of job protection.
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As baby-boomer pastors retire, many are opting to remain in the community of the congregation they formerly served.
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Synod 2009 turned down a request (overture) to appoint deacons as advisers to future synods, despite the fact that several delegates said