Reformed.net Essays

These essays address the history of the Dutch Reformed tradition with a particular emphasis on the North American church scene. The authors come from various traditions and have their own perspective on these events. These papers reflect the views of their authors and may not reflect the views of Reformed.net.

History

Dutch Reformed Timeline, Dan Knight
A brief historical overview of the Dutch Reformed denominations in the Netherlands, United States, and Canada.
True Dutch Reformed Church, 1822-1890, Dan Knight
A brief history of the True Dutch Reformed Church with a focus on its relationship to the Christian Reformed Church.
A History of the True Dutch Reformed Church, W. Aardsma
The story of the True Dutch Reformed Church from its creation in 1822 through it's dissolution.
The Dutch Reformed Presence in Canada, Dan Knight
Written for Canadian Church History at Calvin Theological Seminary, this paper looks at Dutch immigration to Canada and the Dutch Reformed experience from 1905 through 1994.
Protestant Reformed and Canadian Reformed: Why Two Separate Denominations?, Dan Knight
A brief look at the reasons each denomination began and why they have continued a separate existence.

Analysis

A Tale of Three Inquiries: How the Form of Subscription Fell from Significance in the CRCNA, Doug Barnes
Written for a denominational history class at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, this paper examines the way the Christian Reformed synod used the Form of Subscription in three 20th century cases.
A Statistical Survey of Grand Rapids Christian Reformed Congregations, 1970 to the Present, Dan Knight
Written for Foundations in Church Growth at Calvin Theological Seminary, this paper examines the growth patterns of 40 CRC congregations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from 1970 though 1992. This research was the primary reason Reformed.net and scores of church profiles were created.
Unfulfilled Expectations of Church Planting, David Snapper
An examination of new church development in the Christian Reformed Church from 1970 through 1995.

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