Synod Says RCA Ministry Candidates Must Meet CRC Requirements

Synod 2015 approved a way for ministry of the Word candidates from the Reformed Church in America to receive a first call in the Christian Reformed Church.

Under a 2005 decision by synod between the RCA and the CRC, candidates were restricted from serving a first call outside their home denomination. However, some congregations have had an intern from the RCA and want to continue the relationship after the candidate graduates.

This new option allows RCA candidates, in exceptional cases, to accept a call in a CRC congregation. RCA candidates must complete the requirements in place for CRC candidates.

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