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300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

In this special episode of Christ the Center, we commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) with special guests Dr. Maynard Koerner and Wayne Johnson. This is Camden Bucey. Dr. Koerner and Mr. Johnson take us on a historical...

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

Words are Like A Two-Edged Sword

An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends.(Proverbs 16:27-28). Most of the words that flow out of one’s mouth are not neutral; they either edify or tear down...

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

Asceticism and Stuff 

In the Church today, it is well accepted that to deny oneself something is better than to indulge in something.  It is thought that being poor is better than being rich.  I would like to question if this is really biblical.  The evidence in the Bible is that...

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

The Delegates of the Northern Plains Classis

The delegates of the 40th meeting of the Northern Plains Classis, held at Grace Reformed Church of Mitchell, SD which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The Lord has been gracious in sustaining His people! The post The Delegates of the Northern Plains Classis...

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

Introducing Our New Mission 2025 Director

The Reformed Herald recently had the opportunity to speak with our new Mission 2025 Director Bill Lapp. Or perhaps we should say “reintroduce,” since many years ago, Bill was the founding pastor of our church in Mitchell, SD. We asked Bill to share with us a little...

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

Northern Plains Classis Concludes

The Northern Plains Classis meeting concluded on Friday March 7th with the examination of Elder Larry Lynch for the pastoral ministry. Mr. Lynch’s examination was sustained and he will be ordained in May following his graduation from Heidelberg Theological Seminary....

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

Northern Plains Classis 40th Meeting

The first day of the 40th meeting of the Northern Plains Classis opened elections of officers, pastoral reports, establishment of committees, and ended with an exhortation from Elder Larry Lynch. The second day begins with an examination of Elder Lynch for the...

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

Ask For The Old Paths

Perhaps what characterizes our times more than anything else is the incessant and oft-times raucous clamor for change filling the ecclesiastical air. The password of those advocating change is “relevance.” The church, it is said, “must be relevant to the times, for...

300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

Editorial

Dear Reader, It’s natural this year that we are very much taken up with the Tricentennial celebration of the Reformed Church in the United States. It’s a wonderful milestone, and the celebration coming up in June will be an occasion to remember. In a future issue of...