On Friday, November 8, 2013, Roberto Rossi was ordained and installed as Associate Pastor at Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church (PPRBC) in Pompton Plains, NJ. Rev. Rossi was born in New Haven, CT, but his family moved to the Chicago suburbs when he was very young. He grew up only ten minutes from Mid-America Reformed … Continue reading New Associate Pastor ordained at Pompton Plains
Prayer for All Seasons conference in Pella
The Heidelberg Catechism calls prayer the most important part of thankfulness. Many Reformed church orders list prayer as the primary responsibility of the minister, elder, and deacon. Yet few North American churches participate in corporate prayer as much as Christians in other parts of the world. A conference on “Prayer for All Seasons” at Covenant … Continue reading Prayer for All Seasons conference in Pella
Catechism project update
Looking through past issues of Christian Renewal to see what news article I should post today, I realized I should share an exciting update about the Life in Christ catechism curriculum. The series has been so well received that it is going into a second printing. Books have been sold in several other countries and … Continue reading Catechism project update
Cheyenne Reformation Conference focuses on the future’s promise
Cheyenne, WY, may bring to mind its world-famous rodeo and Frontier Days that have attracted visitors for over 100 years, or perhaps the Warren Air Force Base, command center for the US Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. But the city is also the site of the annual Cheyenne Reformation Conference hosted for the last four years by … Continue reading Cheyenne Reformation Conference focuses on the future’s promise
Seminary students from near and far
Some seminaries within the Reformed community welcomed students from overseas as well as from Canada and the United States to their campuses this fall. Mid-America First-year students at Mid-America Reformed Seminary represent every continent except Antarctica. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) students include Joshua Flinn from the RCNZ in New Zealand and Pete Van’t Hoff from … Continue reading Seminary students from near and far
Candidacy exams dominate the agenda at URCNA’s Classis Central US
Attending the September meeting of Classis Central US of the URCNA was a genuine blast from the past. It reminded many older folks of childhood Sundays, when summer services were made more comfortable with whirling wall fans. But the past was only a memory as office-bearers looked to the future by examining two men as … Continue reading Candidacy exams dominate the agenda at URCNA’s Classis Central US
Jersey City plant to begin services
Grace Reformed Church of Jersey City, a church plant under the supervision of Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship, hoped to begin worship services on September 1, 2013. The group meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Culinary Conference Center of the Hudson County Community College, located at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City. Although Messiah’s Council originally determined … Continue reading Jersey City plant to begin services
Dayspring church plant in Boise
A church plant on the far east side of Boise, ID, is moving forward with faith and vision. Dayspring Reformed Church, a church plant under the supervision of New Covenant United Reformed Church in Twin Falls, ID, may have a rather unusual name, but it is rooted in Scripture. Dayspring comes from the prophecy of … Continue reading Dayspring church plant in Boise
Prison seminary holds second commencement
Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary held its second commencement ceremony on June 15, 2013. Nine men, who had completed thirty credit hours in their first year of seminary instruction, received a Certificate in Christian Studies. Graduates were in a celebratory mood. “It was so good to see my students in high spirits,” says Professor Nathan … Continue reading Prison seminary holds second commencement
New minister for Rock Valley URC
After serving Bethel URC in Calgary, AB, for nine years, Rev. Joel Vander Kooi was installed as Minister of the Word and Sacraments in a ceremony on May 16, 2013. Sioux Center URC, led the service and emphasized the preaching of the Word as he spoke on “Fulfilling Your Ministry” from 2 Timothy 4:1-5. Rev. … Continue reading New minister for Rock Valley URC
Glenda Faye Mathes 