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2020 Deferred Agenda, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Synod did not take place as planned in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Instead, a special meeting of the Council of Delegates met via Zoom teleconference to discuss a portion of the agenda.

2020 Agenda, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Synod did not take place as planned in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Instead, a special meeting of the Council of Delegates met via Zoom teleconference to discuss a portion of the agenda.

Chimes: November 15, 2019, Calvin University

Chimes

Changes to internship requirements for intl students spark frustrations, town hall by McKinley Anderson

MacArthur, Moore controversy leads to Calvin prof response by Harm Venhuizen

Q&A with new director of student activities Jack Droppers by David Swartzentruber

Geography dept. offers geographic information systems certificate by Abby Poirier

How novelist Timothy Zahn saved Star Wars by Connor Veenstra

Selling a vision: the advertising strategies of the Calvin brand by Harm Venhuizen

2019 Denominational Survey Results, Calvin University

CRCNA Denominational Survey Results

As part of the denominational ministry plan, Our Journey 2020, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin College’s Social Research Center to administer a denominational survey every year. The results from the 2019 survey have now been compiled.

All CRC-affiliated adults and older youth are welcome to respond to this survey every year as they are led. In order to ensure a healthy number of responses to the survey every year, however, CRC leaders have randomly assigned every CRC church to one of five “cohorts.” Each cohort includes about 20 percent of all active congregations, and each congregation will be asked …

The Banner - V. 154, No. 9 - (October 2019), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Fossils - A Window To God's Creation, Ryan Bebej, Ralph Stearley

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

A journey into the world of fossils and what they can teach us about God.

The Banner - V. 154, No. 8 - (September 2019), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Under The Bridge - Vol. 4, Issue 1 (Spring 2019), Tim Hendrickson

Under the Bridge

1 - Dr. Clay Carson - Convocation, 2018:

Our Shared Calling Special Section: 24 Hour Theatre

5 - James Beyer - Lucky Stars / 11 - Dr. Mark Peters - Group Work / 17 - Leah Taylor - The Old Man Who Never Slept

Poetry: 23 - Marissa Buhman - The Tangled Road of Art (Heart) / 24 - Alexis De Vries - November 15th / 25 - Alexis De Vries - Let’s Be Mermaids / 26 - Professor Christine Scholma - Stripped Down / 27 - Cassidy Buss - Fly on the Wall / 28 - Cassidy Buss - …

The Banner - V. 154, No. 3 - (March 2019), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

2019 Summary Of Synod 2019 For Councils, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: Dr. William T. Koopmans, president; Rev. Thea N. Leunk, vice president; Rev. José Rayas, first clerk; Ms. Melissa Van Dyk, second clerk

Index Of Synodical Decisions 2001-2019, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

No abstract provided.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: Winter 2019, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Matthew Cooke, Mariano Avila, Margaret Mwenda

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

3 - God's Plan by Jul Medenblik

4 - Making Immigration Our Problem by Amanda W. Benckhuysen

8 - Trauma, Forced Migration, and the Role of the Church by Matthew Cooke

12 - Latino/ A Evangelical Immigrants in West Michigan by Mariano Avila

16 - Informing, Equipping, and Connecting African Immigrants in Grand Rapids, Michigan

19 - Loving Your Neighbor

22 - Faculty News

22 - New Faces

23 - Other News

24 - Year in Review

Calvin Theological Seminary Academic Catalog 2019-2020, Calvin Theological Seminary

Seminary Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

2019 Acts Of Synod, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: Dr. William T. Koopmans, president; Rev. Thea N. Leunk, vice president; Rev. José Rayas, first clerk; Ms. Melissa Van Dyk, second clerk

2019 Agenda, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: Dr. William T. Koopmans, president; Rev. Thea N. Leunk, vice president; Rev. José Rayas, first clerk; Ms. Melissa Van Dyk, second clerk

2018 Denominational Survey Results, Calvin University

CRCNA Denominational Survey Results

As part of the denominational ministry plan, Our Journey 2020, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin College’s Social Research Center to administer a denominational survey every year. The results from the 2018 survey have now been compiled.

All CRC-affiliated adults and older youth are welcome to respond to this survey every year as they are led. In order to ensure a healthy number of responses to the survey every year, however, CRC leaders have randomly assigned every CRC church to one of five “cohorts”. Each cohort includes about 20 per cent of all active congregations, and each congregation will …

The Banner - V. 153, No. 3 - (March 2018), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Chimes: February 16, 2018, Calvin College

Chimes

Draft statement envisions Calvin as university by Josh Parks

Moody faces financial investigation by Luke Enders

Former FIDC director shares behind-the-scenes perspective by Dana Drosdick

Calvin couples talk love, careers and compromise by Dana Drosdick

GR poetry competition celebrates 50 years by Morgan Anderson

Gospel choir performs adaptation of sermons by Rae Gernant

Making the world a smaller place: Off-Capus Programs by Madalyn Buursma

'The Amish project' cast performs first-ever CTC encore by Brandon Schreur

Barna study raises questions about Gen Z's role in church

The Banner - V. 153, No. 2 - (February 2018), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Ministrando A La Nueva Generación De Jóvenes Latinos, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Elizabeth Tamez Méndez Phd

Symposium on Worship Archive

Deseamos ver a nuestra juventud crecer en su vida espiritual, sin embargo, ¿conocemos a quiénes estamos ministrando? Juntos exploraremos aspectos teológicos, sociológicos, culturales y de desarrollo humano, que nos ayudarán a interiorizarnos en la vida y necesidades de nuestra juventud Hispana en E.E.U.U. Al acercarnos a su forma de concebir la vida, encontraremos formas prácticas de ministrarles y ayudarles a conectar su fe con su diario vivir.

The Contemplative Worship Leader, Paul Ryan

Symposium on Worship Archive

Parker Palmer writes, “At root, contemplation and action are the same.” For worship leaders, a deep well of spiritual practice is vital amid the activity and demands of worship leadership. But as the anxious and hurried, our spirituality is often found wanting. New and ancient patterns in Christ’s Spirit, however, are available to worship leaders, and in this workshop we will together explore how to find life and vitality in our diverse contexts and through our varied personalities.

Let The Times Declare!: Socio-Demographic Shifts And The Future Of Young People In The North American Church, Elizabeth Tamez Méndez Phd

Symposium on Worship Archive

What are the times proclaiming? What are the demographic shifts clamoring for our ministries? By 2018, half the children under age eighteen will be “minorities” in the United States; with twenty-six percent being Hispanic. Youth are at the forefront of U.S. demographic changes, and churches need to consider this reality as a moment for us to seize! We have a unique opportunity to contribute to the healthy development and thriving of youth while walking alongside them toward an encounter with Christ—all amid a culturally and ethnically diverse society. In this interactive session filled with practical insights for ministry, we will …

2018 Agenda, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: Dr. Roger S. Greenway, president; Rev. Elizabeth A. Vander Haagen, vice president; Rev. Mary-Lee Bouma, first clerk; Dr. Calvin Hoogendoorn, second clerk

Calvin Theological Seminary Academic Catalog 2018-2019, Calvin Theological Seminary

Seminary Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

2018 Acts Of Synod, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: Dr. Roger S. Greenway, president; Rev. Elizabeth A. Vander Haagen, vice president; Rev. Mary-Lee Bouma, first clerk; Dr. Calvin Hoogendoorn, second clerk

Chimes: October 6, 2017, Calvin College

Chimes

Questioning gentrification in the heartside communithy by Kathryn Mae Post

Distinguished alumni honored by Hannah Butler

Professors and staff bring Christian perspective to sex ed by Joshua Polanski

Calvin Improv introduced two new members by Emily Stroble

Urban Roots creates pilot composting community by Amelia Sterenberg

'An Evening with Jon Foreman' concert review by Ryan Leck

'Calender Girls' shows the true meaning of friendship at any age by Janelle Conti

Men's soccer shuts out Olivet 8-0 by Purun Yeo

'Star Wars' anthology gives life to unsee moments by Gwyneth Findlay

Sci Sit-Down: A Q&A with Prof. David Benson by David …

The Banner - V. 152, No. 8 - (September 2017), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Reformed Worship (Rw) 123 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2017), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Everyday Church-Iglesia Cotidiana by Rachel Bouwkamp and Kent Rottman....3

The Heart of Worship by Cory B. Willson....12

Q&A: Sunday's Prayer and Monday's Work by John D. Witvliet....16

Beauty Behind Bars by Phil Schaafsma....18

Articles

Editorial: Expansive by Joyce Borger....2

Pentecost and Missional Worship by Nick Monsma....25

For Pastors: Holy Wings by Scott Hoezee....28

Reflection: Chasing the Ghosts of Worship Past by Chris Marchand....46

Resources

A Service for Pentecost and the Persecuted Church by Pieter and Nelda Looyenga....22

Sing 10: The Spirit is Present by Joyce Borger....30

Visual …

Faith Formation From Birth To Age 20: A Psychology Professor's Insights For Strengthening Congregational Ministry, Marjorie L. Gunnoe

Symposium on Worship Archive

What are the most important things to know when working with kids ages 0–2, 3–6, 7–11, early adolescents, and late adolescents? This fast-paced session is a (really, really) condensed version of a course required for Calvin students minoring in Youth Ministry—without the homework. Helpful for parents, pastors, teachers, mentors and anyone who cares about the faith formation of the next generation.

Program - 2017 Worship Symposium, 2017 Worship Symposium

Symposium on Worship Archive

No abstract provided.