Reformed Herald

In reading the Permanent and Parochial Reports of the Northern Plains Classis, this year might be summed up as taking care of business but holding steady.  The pastors are tending to their duties in their churches, and the committees are seeking to make progress within the goals and vision we have as a Classis, but

Meeting on March 3rd at Providence Reformed Church in Lodi, California, the Western Classis enjoyed excellent hospitality and good fellowship. Rev. David Voytek was elected as President, and Rev. Ruben Zartman was elected as the Stated Clerk.  These men, along with Elder Eric Merz, comprise the Executive Committee for 2026. Elder Nathan Schlegel will continue

It is with a large degree of mixed feelings that I provide what I expect will be my final evaluation of the work and state of the Western Classis. Thank you for the trust placed in me. If I may be permitted a moment of reflection, I trust it will be relevant to this report.

The 2026 South Central Classis meeting began on Monday, March 23, at the base of beautiful Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at Trinity Covenant Reformed Church. Prior to the official start, President Matthew Powell led a group of ministers and elders through a discussion on shepherding the flock of God. Many edifying and helpful

The Lord is faithful and good, every day, every year. It’s an honor, as always, to have served as your president this past year and the chair of the executive committee. Earlier this year, when requesting time off from my own pulpit in order to take the trip to the Houston area mentioned in the

Covenant East Classis held its annual spring meeting on March 3-4, 2026, at Northland Reformed Church, Kansas City, MO.  The delegates for the Classis arrived the night before the meeting to enjoy fellowship and a great meal titled “the Taste of Italy,” graciously served by the members of Northland Reformed Church!  Tuesday morning, Rev. Sam

I have been honored to serve as your president this past year.  The year in God’s providence has proven to be both a challenge and a great encouragement.  I would like to thank past presidents, Rev. Campbell and Elder Luquette, for their help.  Also, I would like to thank Rev. Muether for his help and encouragement. 

I suppose most readers of the Reformed Herald are active, faithful, participating members of a local church. That is a good thing! If that doesn’t describe anyone reading this, I urge you to join a Reformed church at once and get involved. If you are not a member at all, there are many commands in

What Is the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC)? Many Christians may not realize how Reformed and Presbyterian churches cooperate across denominational lines. Through the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council, churches work together to strengthen fellowship, encourage faithfulness to Scripture, and promote cooperation in missions and education. The North American Presbyterian and Reformed

William Tyndale: The Man Who Gave the Bible to the English People What would you risk so people could read the Bible in their own language? For William Tyndale, the answer was everything. Tyndale was a key figure in the English Reformation who worked to translate the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into English so