Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2022 Article 25 – KPCK – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Carl Van Dam introduced Rev. HyungTae Kim and Elder BongSik Sim, credentialed delegates of the Kosin Presbyterian Church in Korea (KPCK). Rev. Kim spoke some personal words of reflection on his experience of a CanRC general synod. He then addressed Synod describing the KPCK and its ministries.…

GS 2022 Article 24 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. In the absence of the chairman, who was taking a phone call from Dr. Reuben Bredenhof, the vice chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 138:1,2. He observed that all synod members were present.

GS 2022 Article 23 – Voting A ruling from the chair was requested on the application of CO Art. 32. This was taken by the executive for consideration.

GS 2022 Article 22 – Adoption of the Acts, Publication on the Internet The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was determined that a second review of these acts would be done prior to adoption. It was decided that the composition of the Advisory Committees (GS 2022 Art. 9) would not be made…

GS 2022 Article 21 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed all synod members were present. He welcomed everyone, including fraternal delegates and observers. He had those present sing Psalm 116:9,10, read Philippians 1:1-11 and led in opening prayer.

GS 2022 Article 20 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Eric Kampen read Ephesians 6:10-20, had those present sing Hymn 55:1,2 and led in prayer.

GS 2022 Article 19 – CRTS – Appointment of Professor of Ministry and Mission This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed-restricted session. 1.   Material 1.1    Letter, with appendices, from the CRTS Board of Governors with a proposal to fill a vacancy in the department of Ministry & Mission (8.2.4.4). 1.2    Report of the…

GS 2022 Article 18 – Prayer Rev. Eric Kampen led in prayer, expressing thanks for our relationships and bringing the needs of the ERQ, URCNA, OPC, RCUS, GGRI, GKN, and DGK before the Lord.

GS 2022 Article 17 – DGK – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by The Reformed Churches (DGK) in The Netherlands, declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 8.

GS 2022 Article 16 – GKN – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches The Netherlands (GKN), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 7.