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2014 Acts Of Synod, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Pella, IA: R. Scott Greenway, president; Jake Kuipers, vice-president; John Tenyenhuis, first clerk; Jerome Burton, second clerk

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: January 2014, Ronald J. Nydam, Peter Choi, Ronald J. Nydam, Bruce Buursma

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Good Shepherding: The Church and Pastoral Care

Articles
3 - Good Shepherding by Ronald J. Nydam
5 - Profile of the Cover Artist
6 - Pastoral Care and the Faith Formation of All Generations by Peter Choi
9 - Five Characteristics for Flourishing in Ministry by Ronald J. Nydam

Called to Serve
12 - The Big Picture of God’s Mission by Bruce Buursma
14 - Walking in the Steps of the Apostle Paul by Jinny De Jong

The Banner - V. 149, No. 1 - (January 2014), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: October 2013, John W. Cooper, Julius T. Medenblik, Kristy Manion, Scott Hoezee

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Engaging the World
Articles
3 - Church, Kingdom, and the Great Commission by John W. Cooper
6 - What Difference Does This Make? by Julius T. Medenblik
8 - Engaging the World, for Jesus’ Sake by Kristy Manion
10 - Matthew 13:31-35 Gateway Chapel Message by Scott Hoezee

Departments
11 - Welcome New Staff Members

Chimes: September 6, 2013, Calvin College

Chimes

Rooks-VanDellen wins 45th Chaos Day by two points by Leah Jonker

New provost search begins by Ryan Struyk

Phi-Chi/Beta victorious in MudBowl by Hayley Cox

Prospective senators spark high hopes from senate by Alden Hartopo

Rent-A-Bike program undergoes new changes by Connor Sterchi

Celebration on the Grand returns by Lauren Dehaan

Women's soccer gets the win by Mark Dehaan

The Banner - V. 148, No. 9 - (September 2013), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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The Banner - V. 148, No. 8 - (August 2013), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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The Banner - V. 148, No. 7 - (July 2013), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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The Banner - V. 148, No. 6 - (June 2013), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2013, Michael W. Goheen, Calvin P. Van Reken, Kevin Adams, Carl J. Bosma

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Engaging the Church
Articles
3 - The Church: Who and Whose Are We? by Michael W. Goheen
5 - Why Join a Church? by Calvin P. Van Reken
7 - What Attracts People to the Church? (and what puts them off) by Kevin Adams
9 - Church Engagement A Roundtable Discussion
11 - Vision for the Seminary’s Institute for Global Church Planting and Renewal (IGCPR) by Carl J. Bosma

Departments
14 - Distinguished Alumni
15 - New Staf

The Banner - V. 148, No. 4 - (April 2013), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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2013 Acts Of Synod, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: William T. Koopmans, president; Reginald Smith, vice-president; Loren J. Velthuizen, first clerk; William Verhoef, second clerk

2013 Agenda, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: William T. Koopmans, president; Reginald Smith, vice-president; Loren J. Velthuizen, first clerk; William Verhoef, second clerk

The Stromata Vol. 54, No. 1, Calvin Theological Seminary

Stromata (1956-2020)

Inside This Issue

4- Editorial by Joshua C. Smith

5- Autumn by Diana Burns

6- Living the Good Life by Matthew Burns

13- Strangers in a Strange Land by Michael Kornelis

10- So, You are a King? by John C. Medendorp

27- Called to Rejection by Ricardo Tavárez

33- “God was with Joseph”: Genesis 39 by Kwang Il Choi

43- The Book of Exodus: Pedagogy for a Youth Ministry of Freedom by Adrian de Lange

55- The Lives of the Saints: An Education in the Good Life by Mark VanderWerf

76- Shalom-Directed Justice and the Church by Adam Van Gelder …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 12 - (December 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Living with a Foot in Each World by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Wake Up and Pay Attention by Joyce Kane / 8 - IMHO: Muzak by Frank DeVries / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 11 - News: Christmas Dinner for Lacombe / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - God’s Belly Button by Leonard Vander Zee / 21 - Relating: When Traditions Fail Us by Mary Vandervennen / 22 - The View from Here: ’Tis the Season by Joel Boot / 23 - Finding Truth Amid Turbulence in China …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 11 - (November 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Rich Toward God by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Resonance by Jennifer M. Parker / 8 - IMHO: Arm in Arm by Harry Kuperus / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Board of Trustees Endorses U.S. Asylum Legislation / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Can a Growing Business Sustain a Healthy Planet? by Evert Van Der Heide and Cal Jen / 21 - Next: I’m Staying by Tom Kok / 22 - Many Tribes, One Gospel by Nancy Vander Meer / 26 - The View from …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 9 - (September 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Not Bad by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Reality Check by Rebecca Jordan Heys / 8 - IMHO: Getting Ready for Church by Calvin Seerveld / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Colorado Church Responds to Theater Shooting / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Negotiating Coffee Time: Introverts at Church by Otto Selles / 20 - Leadership: Peanut Butter to Potblessings: A Guide to Finding a New Church Home by Brian Pikkaart / 22 - Bringing the Seminary to You by Nathan Bierma and Peter Choi …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 8 - (August 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: A Tippy Canoe by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: In Pursuit of Solitude by Kathryn Van Zanen / 8 - IMHO: Be Still and Know by John Franken / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Ontario Youth Event Draws Record Crowd / 18 - Fiction: He Knows Each One by Name by Hugh Cook / 21 - Leadership: Ten Questions for Debriefing after a Mission Trip by Dave Miller / 22 - Building a Church You Can Call Home by Sandy Swartzentruber / 26 - The View from Here: …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 7 - (July 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

9 - Editorial: Boldly Proclaim and Profess by Bob De Moor / 10 - Candidates for Ministry 2012 / 15 - Catch Your Breath: A Wise Investment by Kory Plockmeyer / 16 - Under the Radar by Mark Nelesen / 18 - Discipleship: Celebrating Faith Milestones: Profession of Faith by Jill Friend / 20 - Just for Kids: Small Wonders by Joanne De Jonge / 22 - Tuned In: Ten Mainstream Albums Every Christian Should Hear by Adam Stout / 24 - Relating: Ask . . . and Make a Friend by Jim Kok / 25 - Next: Hungry for …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 6 - (June 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: A Political or Apolitical Church? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Missing Maggie by Judy Hardy / 8 - IMHO: Let’s Break the Mold by Nicole Launiere Bode / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 17 - News: Synod 2012: What to Watch For / 18 - The Gifts of God for the People of God: Deepening Table Practice for People of All Ages by John Witvliet / 21 - On the Journey: Sunday Morning by Cal Buquet / 22 - Living Out the Mission by Matt Kucinski / 26 - The …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 5 - (May 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Which Line to Toe? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: What’s That Smell? by John Luth / 8 - IMHO: The Blessing by Richard Vandezande / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Synod 2012 Asked to Make Climate Change Declarations / 18 - Pentecost Dreaming by Mary S. Hulst / 20 - On the Journey: “How’s Your Mom?” by Stacia Polinder Hoeksema / 22 - Leaders for a Growing Church by Sarah Van Stempvoort / 26 - The View from Here: Once . . . and Four ‘Alls’ by …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2012, Scott Hoezee, John Bolt, Carl Bosma, John Rottman

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

A Week at Calvin Theological Seminary
6 - The Ministry Theorem: Science for Ministry by Scott Hoezee
7 - Classic Reformed Theology: Still Serving the Church by John Bolt
8 - CTS: Serving Global Church Planting and Renewal by Carl Bosma
9 - Visiting, Learning and Serving in Angola Prison by John Rottman
10 - Preaching God’s Word in Classis Red Mesa by Jeff Weima
11 - International Conversation on the Gospel in Latin America by Mariano Avila
12 - Admissions Department Update by Matt Cooke
13 - A CTS Classroom in Your Own Context by Peter Choi
14 - …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 4 - (April 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Show Some Respect by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Gardens and Cemeteries and Parks by Wayne Brouwer / 8 - IMHO: Food for Fuel? by Bernie Vander Molen / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 12 - News: CRWRC Seeks Approval to Change Name / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Why Did Jesus Die? by Sylvia Keesmaat / 20 - Practicing Resurrection Where It Matters Most by Ken Baker / 22 - A Ministry of Encouragement by Chris Meehan / 26 - The View from Here: The Christ Folks …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 47 No 1 - April 2012), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: Revisiting the Psalm of Jonah by Amanda W. Benckhuysen - 5 / Calvin's Theological Appropriation of His Philosophical Sources: A Note on Natural Law and Institutes 2.2.2 2-23 by Charles D. Raith II - 32 / Vos and Berkhof on Union with Christ and Justification by J. V. Fesko - 50 / Groen van Prinsterer: Godfather of Bavinck and Kuyper by Harry Van Dyke - 72 / It's About Time: Opening Reformational Thought to the Eschaton by Nicholas Ansell - 98 / Reforming Public Theology: Two Kingdoms, or Two Cities? by James K. A. Smith - 122 / …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 2 - (February 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Nothing to Write About by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: A Theology of Transition by Cecil Van Niejenhuis / 8 - IMHO: Playing by the Rules by George Vander Weit / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Daughter of Slain Officer Becomes Police Chaplain / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Redeeming Ritual by James K.A. Smith / 20 - Caring for Our Scientists by Phil Reinders / 22 - Coffee Break Goes Global by Nancy Vander Meer / 26 - The View from Here: A Break …

The Banner - V. 146, No. 12 - (December 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

10 - Editorial: Royalists by Bob De Moor / 11 - Catch Your Breath: World Sorrow by Sarah VanderMolen / 12 - IMHO: Evolution and the Young Adult Exodus by Steve Roels and Sarah Bodbyl Roels / 12 - Letters to the Editor / 14 - News: Evangelical Fellowship of Canada defends religious speech. / 21 - Next: Why I Believe in Santa Claus by Sam Gutierrez / 22 - Humanizing Church Order and Family Devotions by Sandy Swartzentruber / 23 - The View from Here: In the Record by Joel Boot / 26 - The Ways We Tell the …

The Banner - V. 146, No. 10 - (October 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: So What Do You Say? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: The Mud Derby by John Lee / 8 - IMHO: Slavery in My City by Sonya VanderVeen Feddema / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Intentional diversity in the CRC / 19 - Frequently Asked Questions / 20 - Trick or Treat? by Robert Evan VandePolder / 22 - 20 Years of Freeing Families from Poverty by Kristen deRoo VanderBerg / 27 - The View from Here: ‘Whatever You Did . . .’ by Joel Boot / 30 …

The Banner - V. 146, No. 9 - (September 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: How Do We Show That God Matters? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Happy Exhaustion by Peter Schuurman / 8 - IMHO: A Defining Issue for the 21st Century Church by A.J. Gretz / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Canada loses social justice leader. / 18 - Evangelism for Everyone by John Wildeboer / 21 - Next: Would Jesus Use Facebook? by Ryan Struyk / 22 - Called to Serve . . . By Learning Where You Are by Jul Medenblik, Ronald Feenstra, and Lyle Bierma / 27 …

The Banner - V. 146, No. 8 - (August 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Of Justice in an iPad Age by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Day Off, or Sabbath? by Mary Hulst / 8 - IMHO: Responding to ‘A Call from the CRC’s Young Adults’ by Dirk Van Eyk / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Ontario teens 'infused' with God / 19 - Frequently Asked Questions / 20 - What if IT Happens in Your Church? [Name Withheld] / 22 - Poem: Trompe-I’oeil by Irene Fridsma / 23 - Parenting: Chores by Otto Selles / 24 - Reconciling, Restoring, Encouraging, Seeking …

The Banner - V. 146, No. 6 - (June 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Denominational Governance: Time to Get Back to Reformed Basics by Bob De Moor and Gayla Postma / 11 - Catch Your Breath: Loss and a Lavender Orchid by Kristin Ellens / 12 - IMHO: Loving Muslims into the Kingdom by Henry Persenaire-Hogeterp / 12 - Letters to the Editor / 14 - News: Director of denominational ministries resigns. / 18 - A Call from the CRC’s Young Adults by Chelsey Munneke / 21 - Frequently Asked Questions / 22 - House Churches Multiply in Mexico by Sarah Van Stempvoort / 26 - Dear Reader: Thank God for …