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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.

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

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

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 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

Seminary Thanked for Training Pastors, Asked for More Info on Instructional Personnel: #crcsynod 2025 recognized several positive milestones for Calvin Seminary & requested a report to Synod 2026 of confessional adherence for all instructional personnel. buff.ly/RpjMPp0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CRC Classes Asked to Help Identify and Train Exhorters of the Word (#crcsynod 2025): Lamenting a shortage of people to preach in all of the denomination’s churches, synod encouraged classes to help prepare individuals with a license to exhort by 2027. buff.ly/O6fiGaH

Young Adult Representatives Encouraged and Inspired (#crcsynod 2025): The young adult representatives at Synod 2025 say they were encouraged and inspired by conversations and connections. buff.ly/vRaoxjM

Synod Gives ‘Virtual’ Churches More Time To Experiment (#crcsynod 2025): Somewhat divided on the matter, Synod 2025 accepted six recommendations for ongoing experimentation of digital ministries. buff.ly/Kqf2fKV

CRC and RCA to Remain in Communion For Now (#crcsynod 2025): The Christian Reformed Church will review its close relationship with the Reformed Church in America over the next five years. buff.ly/fM2j6sM

The Church: The Hope of the Dying World (#crcsynod ): Speaking passionately about the vital role that church planting has in multiplying the church, Synod 2025 committed to strategizing a planting plan, including financial resources, over the next year. buff.ly/pLnrH2Q