Welcome back to the Abide Project Lecture Series.

In this edition, Curtis sits down with Revs Aaron Vriesman, Aleah Marsden, and Eric Dirksen to discuss what it means to be Christian Reformed. While there are many ways to express our 'reformedness,' in this discussion we hope to put forward some ideas what it means to be CRC in our current moment as we wade through the aftermath of Synods 2022, 2023, and 2024.

This conversation was started over at The Banner, the CRC magazine. Aaron posted an article entitled Synod 2024: An Appraisal and a Vision offering a look forward for the CRC. This prompted some conversation between co-pastors Eric and Aleah and they published an article entitled A Positive Theological Vision for the CRC. This podcast continues the conversation about the future and identity of the CRC.

In the episode, Eric and Aleah talk at length about their ministry practices. Eric references some previous synod reports and Faith Alive publications. You can find them here:

1968 Synod Agenda

1997 Acts of Synod: Authentic Worship

Authentic Worship in a Changing Culture

Rev. Aaron Vriesman is the pastor at North Blendon CRC in Hudsonville, MI.

Revs Eric Dirksen and Aleah Marsden are pastors at Christ Church in Davis, CA.

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