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The Messy Reformation

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

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

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)
Chad Steenwyk
Guest discussing overtures for Synod 2025
Classes Holland
Episode: Episode 227: Synod 2025—Living Into Our Decisions & Rebuilding Trust (Chad Steenwyk & Aaron Vriesman)
Aaron Vriesman
Guest discussing overtures for Synod 2025
Classes Zealand
Episode: Episode 227: Synod 2025—Living Into Our Decisions & Rebuilding Trust (Chad Steenwyk & Aaron Vriesman)
Dan De Graff
Speaker discussing the Church's Spiritual Government
Episode: Episode 226: The Church's Spiritual Government — Dan De Graff
David Dick
Episode: Episode 222: Connecting Rural Churches to the Broader CRCNA — David Dick (Part 2)
Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn
Theological speaker and historian
R3 Forms of Unity Conference
Episode: Episode 219: The Importance of our Confessions — Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn
Andrew Zomerman
Pastor engaged in discussions about faith and church reformation
Episode: Episode 217: Repentance and Renewal in the CRC — Andrew Zomerman (Part 2)

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Jason Rice
Lead pastor at Faith Community CRC and previously Associate Pastor at Bethel CRC.
Willie Cronke
Member at Peace CRC.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 68 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
    Canadaa year ago
  • Dropping truth

    Dropping reformation truth weekly.

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    aromatharpy katie
    United States3 years ago

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Episode 239: The Physical Church Matters — Brittany Clark (Part 2)
Q: What did you learn about yourself during your involvement at Synod?
I enjoyed my experience at Synod more than I expected and found my focus is particularly on ministry within the church.
Episode 235: Synod 2025 — Build Something Better Than Your Complaints — Stephen Terpstra (Part 2)
Q: Was there anything that discouraged you following Synod or during Synod?
There were very few things that discouraged me; most conversations were enlightening.
Episode 236: Called to Raise Up Future Church Leaders
Q: Does moving into a school setting hurt that?
While it might seem like it contributes to the pastor shortage, Jason believes he can leverage his position to discipleship and potentially raise up future pastors.
Episode 232: Synod 2025 — Oneness and Holiness-The Tension of a Faithful Church — Chris Ganski (Part 1)
Q: So you've kind of been there through some pretty interesting years actually.
Chris has attended Synod four times, gaining insights into major discussions and shifts within the CRC, particularly regarding human sexuality and denominational unity.
Episode 221: Tender and Tough — The True Meaning of Shepherding God's Flock — David Dick (Part 1)
Q: What went into your decision to choose Mid-America rather than Calvin Theological Seminary?
The reputation of Mid-America and feeling at home during my visit there influenced my decision.

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Conversations focus on the complexities of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) and the ongoing need for reformation within the denomination. Using a roundtable format, hosts engage with various pastors, exploring a wide range of topics such as ecclesiology, theological education, church growth, and the impact of cultural issues on faith practices. The discussions emphasize not only the challenges faced by the church but also the hopeful narratives and shared experiences of church leaders who advocate for meaningful change. By reflecting on the historical context and contemporary dilemmas, this collection of dialogues aims to foster a deeper understanding of the CRC's identity and mission in today's world. Unique aspects include a blend of p... more

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