Synod 2025 Summary

Joshua Engelsma·2025-08-01

This article summarizes the decisions of Synod 2025 of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America, with particular focus on the synod's handling of sexual abuse matters and protests against previous synodal decisions regarding third-party investigations. The resource documents the synod's ecclesiastical deliberations on the proper role of secular organizations in assisting the church with fact-finding related to sin and discipline, reflecting the PRCA's commitment to biblical church governance.

Synod 2025 of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America (PRCA) met over the course of two weeks, beginning on Tuesday, June 10, and concluding on Wednesday, June 18. One of the highlights of synod was the examination and graduation of our senior seminarian, Aaron Van Dyke. By the time this issue appears in print, Cand. Van Dyke will hopefully have received a call to a local congregation, the Lord willing. Another highlight was the presence of a number of international delegates from our...

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