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18 Diagnosing a Disconnect with The 32 The Gospel Amid 34 Summer Yanks and Canucks Reading 37 No to the Belhar Picks June 2011 | www.thebanner.org 18 Diagnosing a Disconnect with the CRC introducing Dwell a faith nurture curriculum for K-8 Opening imaginations to the whole Story. When kids think of God’s Story, their hearts should be stirred with excitement and anticipation. Is that how kids at your church think about God’s Story? DWELL, a new faith nurture curriculum, is designed to challenge kids to open their imaginations to wonder how people in God’s Story must have felt and experienced things, allowing them to step into the Story. DWELL is a powerful tool intended to awaken kids to the ongoing Story of God. Once their eyes are opened, they will never be the same. Visit DwellCurriculum.org • Take a tour • View samples • Check out the scope and sequence • Register for a FREE “introduction to DWELL” webinar 1-800-333-8300 Ad.inddAd_rcatoday.indd 1 1 4/26/114/26/11 3:083:06 PM Special edition for The Banner b BreakingBarriers a everybody belongs everybody serves ISSUE #90 Summer 2011 A Ministry of Christian Reformed Church and Reformed Church in America Disability Concerns one member who has an intel- More Than a Ramp lectual disability out of every Accessibility Encompasses Facilities, Communication, and Attitudes hundred people in the congre- Mark Stephenson, Director of CRC Disability Concerns gation, but at Chelwood the ratio is one to eight. ealthy churches work to “Things have gotten so Mark received such a lov- overcome the barriers to much better with ramps and ing welcome at Chelwood Hinvolvement by people accessible parking and bath- that he invited fellow mem- with disabilities. rooms,” Van’t Land observes. bers of his group home to Facilities “The number of people with become involved. Some did, “Church buildings have disabilities out in public has and they invited their friends changed over the years,’ says really increased since the and family members who in Dianna Wassink of Redeemer Americans with Disabilities turn invited other friends and Katie Prins CRC in Sarnia, Ontario. Act was passed [in 1990]. family members. Now things are better for At Chelwood, members “People have developed an guage interpretation during awareness of what a build- us. With new and remodeled with intellectual disabilities buildings being accessible, worship, Katie asked and the contribute to the congrega- ing should be. If even one church agreed to have wor- person in the church uses a we’re going to come.” tional life alongside nondis- ship services interpreted. abled members in ministries wheelchair, other people see Communication She says, “I am the only how hard it is for him to be such as greeting, receiving the As a child, Katie Prins sat qui- deaf individual in my church, involved.” offering, leading various as- etly in church paging through just as when I was a child in pects of the worship service, the Bible or reading a Christian Southern California, but this and leading Bible studies. book. Being deaf, Katie could time I am right there with the Fellow member Dick Wee- not participate in worship be- congregation every sermon of da observed, “We minister to cause her Southern California the way.” Mark, and Mark ministers to congregation offered no ac- Attitudes us in the way he draws people commodations for her. around him and takes interest Mark started attending Chel- Then a kind and dedicated in people.” woman began transcribing wood CRC in Albuquerque, the sermons for Katie. During New Mexico, about 25 years worship, 12-year-old Katie ago with his parents, be- w theme would read the transcription cause he became involved in the Friendship group there. Summer: Much of church of the previous Sunday’s ser- business happens in meetings Though Mark’s parents have mon. “Like others in the con- of teams, committees, coun- passed away, Mark partici- gregation, my pastor’s words cils, consistories, classes, and now inspired me, and I grew pates actively at Chelwood. synods. Find more articles on Marcia Van’t Land with her in my faith,” she says. He explains, “I like the our website in which we ex- granddaughter A few years ago, after people. They’re nice. I learn plore meeting accessibility. finishing college and gradu- things, and I help with differ- Marcia Van’t Land of Chi- Fall: Are you a parent who has ate school Katie moved to ent stuff.” no, California, would agree. raised or is raising a child who Chelwood Christian Re- Van’t Land, a wheelchair user West Michigan for her job. has a disability? Please send a for many years, says that the She visited various churches formed Church in Albuquer- brief story (500 words) about most significant changes in until she found a church that que has done exceptionally your experience with parent- attitudes result when people was the best fit for her: First well at including people with ing a child with a disability with disabilities are involved Cutlerville CRC. Because intellectual disabilities. A by August 15, 2011. in church and society. they did not offer sign lan- typical congregation has about www.crcna.org/disability n www.rca.org/disability 32984 Breaking Barriers 89.indd 1 5/2/11 3:13:35 PM Director of The Network The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is seeking a Director of The Network: Connecting Churches for Ministry. The Network’s mission is to strengthen CRC congregations as they are empowered by Christ’s love to SYNOD transform lives and communities worldwide, and to do this primarily by mobilizing and strengthening regional and other networks that meet the needs and opportunities of congregations 2011 and their leaders. Successful candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s NEWS degree, with a Master’s degree preferred; at least 10 years of leadership experience with at least 5 years of that experience June 10-16 within the local church; excellent communication skills; and demonstrated skills in strategic planning, building collaboration, Calvin College networking and resourcing. A personal commitment to the Reformed Christian faith and being or becoming a professing Grand Rapids, MI member of the CRCNA is required. Visit A full job description is available at www.crcna.org under Career Opportunities. To apply send cover www.crcna.org/Synod letter and resume to [email protected] by July 29, 2011. now for: • news via email • news via Twitter • news via Facebook • Synodical reports • info for delegates during Synod for: • live webcast • committee reports • stories • photos • media contacts www.crcna.org/Synod 4 THE BANNER | June 2011 | www.thebanner.org Volume 146 | Number 06 | 2011 FEATURES A Call from the CRC’s Young Adults 18 Diagnosing the disconnect they feel with our denomination by Chelsey Munneke The Gospel Amid Yanks and Canucks WEB Q’S 32 It’s a good time to consider the challenges of our cultural contexts. by Peter Hoytema DEPARTMENTS Editorial: Denominational Governance: Time to Get Back to Reformed Basics by Bob De Moor and Gayla Postma 6 The CRC has drifted into a centralized model that is in danger of losing its Reformed genius. Catch Your Breath: Loss and a Lavender Orchid by Kristin Ellens 11 Learning wisdom from a surprisingly easy-to-care-for plant IMHO: Loving Muslims into the Kingdom by Henry Persenaire-Hogeterp 12 Our task is not to denounce the errors of Islam, but to introduce people to Jesus Letters to the Editor 12 News: Director of denominational ministries resigns. 14 What to watch for at Synod 40 Frequently Asked Questions 21 What was Cain so worried about? Just for Kids: What’s the Scoop? by Christin Baker 30 All about ice cream! Tuned In: Eight Ways to Beat Summer Boredom by Sandy Swartzentruber 34 What to do when there’s “nothing to do.” Reformed Matters: Why the Belhar Should Not Be a Confession by John Cooper 37 WEB Q’S Seven reasons why we shouldn’t adopt it Punch Lines 47 CHURCh@WORK House Churches Multiply in Mexico by Sarah Van Stempvoort 22 Worldwide, house churches are growing as a way of “doing evangelism and church.” Dear Reader: Thank God for Synod by Bruce Adema 26 COVER ART BY FRANK GUTBROD www.thebanner.org | June 2011 | THE BANNER 5 EDITORIAL The Magazine of the Denominational Governance: Christian Reformed Church www.thebanner.org Time to Get Back to Reformed Basics TALK ABOUT CHUrch GOVERNANCE schools of higher learning, five major ministry Bob De Moor Editor and denominational structure is dull as dust. agencies, 14 standing committees, and one Yet it is important enough so that the past three synodical interim committee with a general Henry Hess Editor, Church@Work decades have seen as many debates about secretary to keep the daily business of the Dean R. Heetderks Art Director church running between synods. structure at synod (the annual leadership meet- Joyce Kane Managing Editor ing of the Christian Reformed Church) as there As one report to Synod 1987 stated, “Brought have been about hot-button issues such as together, the resulting structure is like a house Jena Vander Ploeg Features Editor women’s ordination. in which each room was designed during a Gayla R. Postma News Editor Why? Because how our structure and gov- different period, by a different architect, work- Kristy Quist Tuned In Editor ernance function relates directly to how respon- ing with different materials.” sibly and effectively we, as churches, carry out The ministry agencies each had their own Sandy Swartzentruber Copy Editor our mutual ministry. boards and executive directors, functioning Pete Euwema Graphic Design In this extended editorial we contend that, independently.
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