In short, we are Contra mundum, pro Christo, which is not merely a motto. It is a way of seeing the world, loving the church, raising our children, and laboring for the kingdom.
Thank you, brother. Been doing a lot of thinking and praying about what our distictives are and how the "movement" gains generational staying power. What we are has to be strongly communicated, arguably more so than what we are not. Very helpful thoughts. My oldest two children are at Summer Sanctus with you as we speak. Praying for your efforts!
POSTMILLENNIALISM in this article. It is a blessing to read These words.
It is a Blessing to see the positive statement of the Lordship and reign of Jesus Christ. He reigns in time, in history, on earth. (Ours is NOT a faith of pessimistic escapism). We live in this realized eschatology as Christian believers.
This is amazing and covered a lot. I was praying to make headway with my Catholic sister while here in PA. Unfortunately, at 71 years old, she is not open to any type of change, although she praises the change in me. I can only continue to pray for her and share with her in small doses, as she allows.
Very helpful explanations. Thank you. In your church, do members need to affirm these tenets prior to joining? We have a growing CREC church here in NC where many families join because they see the outworking and fruit of the beliefs: feasting, hearty singing, celebrating children, robust community life, exegetical preaching that includes application—- however I would say most (including my husband and I, who moved here from an OPC church to be closer to grandchildren) did not understand the underpinnings before we joined, nor were we asked to. It’s been a slow process of piecing things together based on faithful preaching, lots of questions asked, and to be honest— this Substack.
Also, I didn’t see adherence to the church calendar listed. Is that a tenet of the CREC?
No, ma'am. New members do not have to subscribe to CREC distinctives. The Church Calendar is only a model for properly reading time, though most CREC folks have learned to appreciate its evangelical zeal.
Thank you for this, pastor Uri, and for your 3 years of service to the CREC churches. This excellent summary has much value.
I trust you're going to remain a strong and helpful voice in your writing.
Thank you, brother. Been doing a lot of thinking and praying about what our distictives are and how the "movement" gains generational staying power. What we are has to be strongly communicated, arguably more so than what we are not. Very helpful thoughts. My oldest two children are at Summer Sanctus with you as we speak. Praying for your efforts!
Thank you for the emphasis on
POSTMILLENNIALISM in this article. It is a blessing to read These words.
It is a Blessing to see the positive statement of the Lordship and reign of Jesus Christ. He reigns in time, in history, on earth. (Ours is NOT a faith of pessimistic escapism). We live in this realized eschatology as Christian believers.
Thank you.
Steve Primo in Virginia
6-9-2026
This is amazing and covered a lot. I was praying to make headway with my Catholic sister while here in PA. Unfortunately, at 71 years old, she is not open to any type of change, although she praises the change in me. I can only continue to pray for her and share with her in small doses, as she allows.
Very helpful explanations. Thank you. In your church, do members need to affirm these tenets prior to joining? We have a growing CREC church here in NC where many families join because they see the outworking and fruit of the beliefs: feasting, hearty singing, celebrating children, robust community life, exegetical preaching that includes application—- however I would say most (including my husband and I, who moved here from an OPC church to be closer to grandchildren) did not understand the underpinnings before we joined, nor were we asked to. It’s been a slow process of piecing things together based on faithful preaching, lots of questions asked, and to be honest— this Substack.
Also, I didn’t see adherence to the church calendar listed. Is that a tenet of the CREC?
No, ma'am. New members do not have to subscribe to CREC distinctives. The Church Calendar is only a model for properly reading time, though most CREC folks have learned to appreciate its evangelical zeal.
Three big cheers to the CREC.