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Where can I get samples of or information about doing gift surveys at my church?
in Deacons
 1 year 40 weeks ago
by Grace Strobosser 		6
What suggestions do you have for a church prayer retreat?
in Prayer Ministry
 1 year 40 weeks ago
by Steve Nyenhuis 		1
Do you write a blog?
in Pastors
 1 year 40 weeks ago
by Joshua Benton 		2
Can you share your church's experience with "Strategic Prayer Initiative?"
in Prayer Ministry
 1 year 40 weeks ago
by Tim Postuma 		3
What library software is low cost and effective for use with scanners?
in Church Libraries
 1 year 42 weeks ago
by prchvs 		3
What practices or disciplines are helpful when preparing for Communion?
in Worship
 1 year 43 weeks ago
by Jeff Brower 		1
What's the best way to do a Membership class for both new and transfer members and what resources do you use?
in Pastors
 1 year 43 weeks ago
by Richard DeRuiter 		9
What unique and effective ways can a service team connect with a host community?
in Global Mission
 1 year 43 weeks ago
by Ken Bosveld 		3
What's the best practice for getting church visitors to fill out welcome cards?
in Hospitality
 1 year 44 weeks ago
by Rebecca L 		7
What worship resources would be good for a service addressing abuse?
in Safe Church
 1 year 45 weeks ago
by Stanley + Monica Groothof 		3
How do you say "thanks" to those who serve in ministry?
in Ministry Coordinators
 1 year 46 weeks ago
by Rebecca L 		4
What sample forms are available that outline the CRC stance on refusing to perform same-sex marriages?
in Church Administration
 1 year 47 weeks ago
by Henk ten Oever 		4
Is there a central website where those interested in CRC Leadership Development Networks can share best practices?
in Leadership
 1 year 48 weeks ago
by Jeff Brower 		3
How has the Article 7 change affected those seeking to become Ministers of the Word?
in Church Order
 1 year 48 weeks ago
by John Zylstra 		21
What does it mean "to submit to the judgment of the council, classis, or synod?"
in Church Order
 1 year 49 weeks ago
by Micah.Schuurman 		4