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PRC Synod 2013 A Denomination in Unity: How Good!

Barry Gritters·2013-07-01
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This article by Barry Gritters reflects on the 2013 PRC Synod, highlighting how the denomination maintained unity through faithful leadership, truthful discussion, and submission to majority decisions according to proper church polity. Gritters also celebrates increased transparency in denominational affairs, including the live-streaming of seminary examinations to over 200 viewers worldwide, which he argues fosters appreciation for the church's doctrinal unity and God's faithfulness.

Rev. Steven Key, pastor of our Loveland, CO, PRC, set the right tone at Monday evening's pre-synodical worship service at Hudsonville, MI, PRC when he preached an edifying sermon on the familiar Psalm 133. While the sermon called the delegates to unity of mind and activity, it also pointed out the great blessedness of unity, one of the great themes of Psalm 133. We experienced that blessedness for the duration of the short week that synod took to do its work. Rev. VanOverloop, synod's...

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Author
Barry Gritters
Date

2013-07-01

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Scripture References
Psalms
Psalms 133Psalms 133:3
Topics
Church GovernmentEcumenism
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