How did average dude Dan Dekam become the head honcho & crcna bigwig ? Because he married a Borgdorf ?
"During CRCNA discussions about moving from the 28th Street headquarters, some delegates voiced worries that shifting offices closer to Calvin University and Calvin Seminary could reinforce a Grand Rapids-centric culture, potentially alienating church members elsewhere .
A delegate cautioned:
> "There is a culture that's being developed that's not really reflective of the whole of the CRC..."
📌 Background & Appointment
- Responsibilities:
🛠️ Previous Experience
🏛️ Roles at CRCNA & Grand Rapids HQ Changes
🧭 Focus & Vision
🧾 Summary
| Name | Position | Start | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan DeKam | Director, U.S. Ministry Operations | July 3, 2023 | Christian education leader, administrator |
- Has a strong education leadership background and deep ties to West Michigan schools
- [(only Muskegon?)]
- As the administrative head, he now oversees CRCNA's U.S. ministry operations, emphasizing collaboration, stewardship, and unity.
- Played a leading role in the relocation of CRCNA's U.S. HQ and guides ministry boards amid cultural and governance transitions.
Would you like more details on any specific aspect—like the move to the new building in Grand Rapids, his governance role, or his earlier educational achievements?
Did he give an update at CRC synod '25? Why isn't he required to attend Synod for that matter ? Why does the CRCNA main office have to be in West Michigan for that matter ?
