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The Messy Reformation

Jason Ruis
Christian Reformed Church
Synod 2024
Courageous Leadership
Reformed Theology
Reformation
Synod
Church Discipline
Calvin Seminary
Discipline
Ted Lasso
Patreon
Substack
Bible
LGBTQ+ Acceptance
Women's Roles In Ecclesiastical Leadership
Doctrine and Purity In the Church
Messy Reformation Conference
Covenant For Office Bearers
Youth Discipleship
Derek Bucumma

We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like.

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We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is... more

Join and Support us on Substack: themessyreformation.com/

Check out the Abide Project:  www.abideproject.org

We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is... more

Join and Support us on Substack: themessyreformation.com/

Check out the Abide Project:  www.abideproject.org

We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is... more

Join and Support us on Substack: themessyreformation.com/

Check out the Abide Project:  www.abideproject.org

We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is... more

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Recent Guests

Kurt Ritsema
Pastor with over 22 years of experience in ministry and background in youth ministry.
Bethel CRC
Episode: Episode 255: What Seminary Cannot Teach You — Kurt Ritsema (Part 1)
Richard Britton III
Pastor with experience in multiple CRC congregations.
Trinity CRC
Episode: Episode 253: The Value of Confessional Accountability — Richard Britton III (Part 1)
Jim Hollendoner
Pastor engaged in church revitalization and conversation about faithfulness in ministry
Episode: Episode 252: Faithfulness Over Institutional Preservation — Jim Hollendoner (Part 2)
Jeff Weima
A leader in church education and former pastor with extensive experience in the Christian Reformed Church
Calvin Theological Seminary
Episode: Episode 249: Church Roundtable—Biblical Models for Church Leadership—Jeff Weima & Chad Workhoven (Part1)
Chad Workhoven
Pastor with experience in engaging youth and teaching theology
Worthington Christian Reformed Church
Episode: Episode 249: Church Roundtable—Biblical Models for Church Leadership—Jeff Weima & Chad Workhoven (Part1)
Shelby Gemmen
Lead pastor at South Olive Christian Reformed Church
South Olive Christian Reformed Church
Episode: Episode 246: Reformation Requires Clarity and Wisdom — Shelby Gemmen (Part 1)
Brittany Clark
Elder at Gold Avenue CRC and administrator for a discipleship curriculum
Gold Avenue CRC
Episode: Episode 238: On the Cusp of Something Really Special — Brittany Clark (Part 1)
Stephen Terpstra
Senior pastor at First CRC in Orange City, Iowa
First CRC
Episode: Episode 234: Synod 2025 — Unashamedly Embracing Our Reformed Identity — Stephen Terpstra (Part 1)
Chris Gansky
Pastor at City Reformed Church in Milwaukee, with a background in Reformed tradition education
City Reformed Church
Episode: Episode 232: Synod 2025 — Oneness and Holiness-The Tension of a Faithful Church — Chris Ganski (Part 1)

Hosts

Jason Rice
Associate Pastor at Bethel CRC with extensive experience in ministry, focusing on fostering healthy church dialogue and reformation.
Willie Cronke
Member at Pease CRC, actively involved in discussions on reformation and responsible church leadership.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Refreshing

    Thanks for being a voice of reason and clarity to work through whats going on with the CRC. Really enjoying all the different perspectives and it’s so encouraging to see how many faithful preachers there still are in the denomination and these conversations are a great starting place for starting conversations we need to be having in our own local church communities.

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    MBHB95
    Canada2 years ago
  • Dropping truth

    Dropping reformation truth weekly.

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    aromatharpy katie
    United States4 years ago

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Episode 256: More Than Sunday Christians — Kurtis Ritsema (Part 2)
Q: What would your words be to those in pulpit ministry?
Stay the course and keep doing what you're doing. The Spirit will use what it needs to use.
Episode 253: The Value of Confessional Accountability — Richard Britton III (Part 1)
Q: When did you kind of get an internal sense of, you know, I kind of feel called to be a pastor?
Richard shares that he felt called during college while serving with Campus Crusade.
Episode 252: Faithfulness Over Institutional Preservation — Jim Hollendoner (Part 2)
Q: If you were going to counsel someone who is going into ministry, pastoral ministry in the CRC, what would your words be?
Take time to learn the context of your church and build relational authority rather than making immediate changes.
Episode 252: Faithfulness Over Institutional Preservation — Jim Hollendoner (Part 2)
Q: What advice do you have for the CRC in handling this pastor shortage?
Focus on church consolidation and building a stronger identity as a unified denomination rather than just increasing the number of pastors.
Episode 251: Learning to Be Visitors Not Hosts — Jim Hollendoner (Part 1)
Q: Do you think that's partly why we saw such high levels of burnout after like COVID?
Many pastors were forced to confront the realities of their congregations and the assumptions surrounding church attendance, leading to a significant loss of membership and an increased desire for change.

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Conversations focus on the dynamics of reformation within the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) as hosts engage with various pastors who share their experiences and insights. Topics include church leadership, spiritual authority, accountability, and navigating contemporary challenges like human sexuality and the decline in church membership. The show emphasizes the necessity for faithful dialogue and re-evaluation of traditional doctrines, encouraging listeners to explore how reformative actions can be implemented in their communities. Noteworthy discussions also include the significance of mutual support among congregations and the importance of equipping church leaders for transformational initiatives.

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