One Hundred Years of Broader Assemblies
This historical article by Ronald Cammenga commemorates one hundred years of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America by examining the significance of their broader assemblies, beginning with the first synodical gathering in 1940 under the leadership of Rev. Herman Hoeksema. The piece celebrates how synods and classes have served as vital means of counsel and governance in the denomination's life, reflecting on the growth and development of the PRCA through its ecclesiastical structures.
CELEBRATING SYNOD The year was 1940. The date was Wednesday, May 22. Very few took notice of the momentous event that took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan that day. It was not the lead story on the evening news. It did not capture the headlines of the local newspapers. The few who did take notice were members of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America. After fifteen years of existence as a separate denomination, they had grown sufficiently to be able to convene their first synodical...
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