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Posted on January 30, 2012, 10:12 am | 1 comment
Topics: Supporting Volunteers
Trying to summarize the Bible in just a few words could be an interesting activity to use in Sunday School with adults or teens. Older children and teens could rewrite the Bible story they studied that day using just nouns and verbs. Could a Bible story be reviewed by summarizing it in ten words?
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Posted on January 17, 2012, 6:29 am
Topics: Caring
Ministering to people with mental illnesses can intimidate many congregational leaders. Pathways to Promise provides outstanding free resources that will reduce the intimidation and enhance caring of congregations for their members who live with mental illnesses.
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Posted on January 17, 2012, 2:09 am
Topics: Getting Started
A gold mine of information exists in the realms of the Deacon network! When was the last time you checked out the "All Resources" section? If you've browsed it, you've noticed tabs for articles, blogs, resources and websites. The wealth of information you can access is phenomenal!
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Posted on January 9, 2012, 11:35 am
Topics: Teaching
Barb has heard many heartbreaking stories over the years. People have told families with a person with a disability, "Sorry - try the church down the road, they might have something for you there" or "Your family can come, but not that child. We don't have anything for him here."
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Posted on December 5, 2011, 1:04 pm
Topics: Safe Church
It’s coming… The first annual Safe Church Ministry Conference! Now is the time to talk with your church to see if they will “sponsor” you to attend this conference. There are many advantages for ALL Safe Church Ministry volunteers to gather for this event. Here are just a few...
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Posted on November 17, 2011, 10:15 am | 1 comment
Topics: Congregational Life, Leadership
How about asking a second question, just as real and powerful as how to get rid of a pastor: “Are there ways we could help our pastors grow and flourish in their places of ministry?”
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Posted on November 15, 2011, 12:25 am
What do you know about video? Well, if you’re Andrew Nutma, quite a bit. Andrew posted an entry in the forum called “Video Record 101.” You’ll learn about the low cost solution he found for video recording his church’s services. Has your church started video recording?
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Posted on November 14, 2011, 4:08 pm
Topics: Organization
As a church administrator working with various teams, I would often see a need to write something down to clarify a mandate, policy, or how to. The hard part was getting started. So I would often get a draft created and send it around to others. This really helped us to clarify what needed to be
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Posted on October 31, 2011, 12:03 pm
Topics: Supporting Volunteers
The October 18, 2011 issue of the Christian Century magazine has a list of five essential books on Children’s Ministry. I think the list is a good one and it includes two Christian Reformed authors. As you look at the list, what books would you add? What other favorites of would be on the list if you had made it?
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Posted on September 18, 2011, 12:49 pm
Topics: Getting Started
Webinars offer an opportunity for learning and interaction without investing time and money for travel. For several years Christian Reformed World Missions has been working with CRWRC and other agencies to offer webinars on a variety of topics. Some of the choices in the fall lineup are The Changing Face of World Missions, The Millenium Development Goals and When Helping Hurts.
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Posted on September 12, 2011, 8:23 am | 4 comments
Topics: Safe Church
Abuse is a hidden issue. Although we may never see it, it’s here. Since April, when I began work as the Interim Director of Safe Church Ministry, I’ve become even more aware of abuse in our CRC churches. In the first 3 months alone, requests for assistance from local churches and individuals totaled over 150...
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Posted on August 29, 2011, 8:25 pm
Topics: Teaching
Here is a book I have used many times and keep returning to it when I need a new idea. Each page is packed with art ideas that can be used in working with children and teens in Sunday school.
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Posted on August 16, 2011, 8:39 am | 4 comments
Topics: Occasions and Themes
What do weddings have in common with Ordination and Installation worship services? As churches and pastors make promises to one another, how can we encourage both solemnity and delighted celebration? What's the most creative, celebrative part of an ordination service you've seen?
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Posted on August 16, 2011, 8:19 am | 10 comments
Topics: Denomination, Getting Started
When I became a deacon I got a giant binder of information. I loved it! The year after me someone got that same binder and was totally overwhelmed. I wonder if a gradual training program would be a better way of introducing new deacons to their role? The Office of Deacon Task Force is currently exploring this idea, and looking for your input!
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Posted on August 15, 2011, 8:16 am
Topics: Safe Church
What would you like to share about creating Safe Churches? What topic or issue is on your heart? What practical tip have you discovered that might help others? What book, video or training would you suggest to every leader? What have you experienced that has caused you to think about this ministry in a new way? Now’s your chance to share!
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