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Synod – Pneumatology

Posted on June 12, 2013 by teejtc

This is a slightly revised version of something I posted in 2011. This Monday, I’ll be packing up my Bible, a few copies of the RCA’s Book of Church Order and Robert’s Rules, a bag of clothing, several bags of … Continue reading →

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April 2013 Courant Article: It’s Election Time Again

Posted on March 28, 2013 by teejtc

Here is my monthly article for our church newsletter, the Courant: It’s Election Time Again It’s that time of year again.  Letters have gone out; the list has been made; a meeting is scheduled, and – in a few short … Continue reading →

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Litany for All Saints’ Day

Posted on November 4, 2012 by teejtc

For my friends and colleagues who might find this helpful… (In an effort toward full disclosure, the historical names section – “Abraham and Sarah… etc…” is from the All Saint’s Litany in The New Handbook of the Christian Year. RCA … Continue reading →

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Christian: What is it?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by teejtc

For anyone with interest, here’s the article I wrote for my church’s monthly newsletter, the Courant. Christian: What is it? According to the Pew Foundation 78.4% of American adults call themselves Christian. That means, if nothing else, that it has … Continue reading →

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Aids Red Ribbon Ride

Posted on August 27, 2012 by teejtc

Yesterday, I rode the last leg of a 5-day, 414-mile tour called the Aids Red Ribbon Ride – a fund-raiser for AidsCare. If you follow me here or on Facebook, you know that I intended to blog throughout the ride, … Continue reading →

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Church Secrets learned from Farming

Posted on July 11, 2012 by teejtc

It doesn’t take long to recognize that much of the Reformed Church in America has heartily bought into the belief that church planting is the best way to deal with our dwindling numbers, the best way to “stay alive” as … Continue reading →

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R-56 (substitute) Committee

Posted on July 6, 2012 by teejtc

8 people out there – hopefully a mixture of men and women (although, that’s not guaranteed), hopefully a gathering of people from across the denomination culturally and linguistically as well as geographically (although, only the geographic expectation is guaranteed), and … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Good or Bad?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by teejtc

For years I have heard people proclaim the end of denominations – assuredly declaring that “denominations are illegitimate result of schism and division in the church.” (An idea that I’ve heard a lot over the past few days, in response … Continue reading →

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Bi-Annual Synods: 2 Concerns

Posted on June 29, 2012 by teejtc

Once again, we’ve started the process (in the RCA) of moving toward bi-annual general Synods. The arguments for bi-annual Synods (as opposed to annual Synods) are numerous and obvious. Synods are expensive. Electronic communication is easier than ever (although, interestingly, … Continue reading →

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Denominational Culture: Niceness

Posted on June 28, 2012 by teejtc

I had 5 1/2 hours of wait-time in the airport on my way home from the RCA’s general Synod, the other day. Part of that was filled changing concourses and gates (my flight was, throughout that time, scheduled in two … Continue reading →

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