#crcsynod is ending in closing worship. Tune in at youtube.com/watch?v=ElfaVcxR…

The advisory committee recommendations about amending the Banner mandate are approved: 129 votes yes, 35 votes no, 3 abstain #crcsynod

Synod is picking up advisory committee report 7B, having to do with The Banner's mandate. Watch the livestream at youtube.com/watch?v=ElfaVcxR… #crcsynod

Good morning from the last day of Synod 2025. Delegates continue to reflect on the Emmaus Road journey as part of morning devotions. #crcsynod

Synod is wrapping up for the evening. We will be back tomorrow morning at 8:15 AM (Eastern) to talk about report 7B (the Banner mandate) and have closing worship. #crcsynod

Synod instructed CRC ecumenical delegates to the RCA to communicate the CRC’s love and concern for the RCA, its integrity, witness, and faithfulness in all matters. #crcsynod

During the 5-year period of review, synod urges caution regarding the formation of further “Union Churches,” lest changes in the denominational relationship cause future difficulties. #crcsynod

Delegates instruct the EIRC to conduct a 5-year review of the ecumenical relationship with the RCA, assessing the benefits and drawbacks of an "in communion relationship. #crcsynod

Delegates discuss a recommendation to conduct a 5-year review of the ecumenical relationship with the RCA, assessing the benefits and drawbacks of an "in communion relationship." #crcsynod

Synod 2025 adopted a change to Church Order Supplement, Article 8, D, 6 requiring RCA office-bearers who serve in the CRC to sign the Covenant for Officebearers on occasions stipulated by council, classical, and synodical regulations. #crcsynod

Delegates prayed for the RCA and for the health of the relationship between our two denominations. "May we spur one another to greater faithfulness and fruitfulness in Christ Jesus." #crcsynod

Delegates are discussing advisory committee report 6C considering the CRC's ongoing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. #crcsynod

Delegate Scott Vander Ploeg (Classis Southeast US) brings a motion proposing more concrete action for church planting noting that churches need to step up to the plate for this to happen. OGS to set a number of churches to plant and secure funds. #crcsynod

Committee 6D. Delegates recommend that #crcsynod declare that church planting is a key strategy in building the health and vitality of our denomination. They encourage churches to connect with Resonate, check in on their church planters, and strengthen church planting strategy.

The Wednesday evening session is beginning now with delegates picking up a discussion about church planting. Our relationship with the RCA is expected next. #crcsynod

Committee 6B which addresses the work of ReFrame ministries. The committee recommends enthusiastically commending the report of ReFrame Ministries, take note of the difficult budget realities, and encourage the churches to take offerings. These motions are approved. #crcsynod

Rev. Kurt Selles is invited to present about the media ministry mission work of the CRC's ReFrame ministry.Delegates pray over this significant work. #crcsynod

#crcsynod Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee is instructed to conduct a review of the CRC’s membership in the World Communion of Reformed Churches and synod approves the Alliance of Reformed Churches (ARC) as a church in communion, pending response.

#crcsynod recognizes the global impact of @worldrenew, celebrate what God has done, and is doing, and ask people to boldly step up to sustain and expand this life-changing ministry.

Committee 5G. Synod approves the work of the Bible Translations Committee recommendation, for the reasons summarized in their report regarding the Easy-to-Read Version. #crcsynod