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As a service to the churches and classes of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, the Office of General Secretary has published a “frequently asked questions” document after synod for the past three years. The questions in these documents draw from synodical delegates, churches, and our interactions with CRCNA members and leaders. 

As has been the case in the past few years, Synod 2024 dealt with weighty issues arising out of the 2022 decisions on human sexuality. This year those issues included gravamina, protests about confessional positions, and discipline matters. Synod 2024 also addressed a host of forward-looking, ministry, and mission-related topics, including the CRCNA’s global vision, its support of bivocational pastors, its Code of Conduct for Ministry Leaders, and multisite congregations. 

We give thanks to God for the honesty and respect that characterized the proceedings of Synod 2024, which were also immersed in deep prayer. As synod concluded this year, its president challenged the delegates and all others in attendance with the apostle Paul’s instruction to “be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Eph. 4:2).

In compiling this FAQ document, we acknowledge that the concerns of many leaders and members of our churches may run deeper than we are able to reach here, despite our good-faith efforts to answer questions based on the facts as we understand them. It is also likely that, based on feedback that we receive, some of the responses here may be updated and new questions and responses may be added.

If you have questions and would like to reach out to us, please contact us at communications@crcna.org. More information will be forthcoming as we publish the Acts of Synod 2024 and provide summaries to the classes. The Office of General Secretary has also prepared a short video to summarize these decisions and reflect about what they mean for the future of the CRCNA.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Rom. 15:13).

Yours in Christ,

Zachary King
General Secretary

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Gravamina


Human Sexuality


Church Order Matters


Protests of Synodical Decisions


Relationship with the RCA


Discipline


Disaffiliation


Covenant for Officebearers


Pension Matters


The CRCNA’s Global Vision


Racism and Diversity


Task Forces and Teams