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| August 19, 2011 |
Global Mission WebinarsMission Emphasis Let's learn together! Webinars are a great way to learn about global missions and connect with others. All you need is a computer and a phone - no travel, no fancy setup, and best of all...they're free! But it's not just about listening and watching! You can also ask the presenter questions. It's fun and interactive...almost like 'being there' in person.
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| July 11, 2011 |
Processing the Short Term ExperienceShort-term mission Coming home from a STM trip can be an exhilarating and scary thing. It is exciting to come home and tell stories and show pictures. Often we have a new purpose in life. But it can be a scary, depressing time as well.I want to give you an idea of what to expect when your STM trip participant comes home...
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| January 4, 2011 |
Prayer Missions InternationalShort-term mission If you want to learn to ride a bike you start biking. It will feel clumsy, you will likely fall and you may even end up in a ditch. But “practice makes perfect.” It is the same with prayer. |
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| October 25, 2010 |
Global Mission Webinars ArchiveHere is a list of previous Global Mission webinars available for on-demand watching/listening. Join us for our upcoming events. |
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| August 27, 2010 |
The End of MissionsGetting Started After nearly fifty years of managing the missions program of First CRC, the missions committee decided today that they had no choice but to disband. The decision was wrenching for the few remaining members because they recognize that it really means the end of an organized missions program for First Church. Most of the funding that the committee has controlled is likely to be absorbed into other areas of the church since few outside the committee have a significant commitment to mission work. How did things come to this end? |
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| August 6, 2010 |
The Subtle Shift in the Posture of the Missional ChurchAs we begin to think of the heart and scope of the Gospel and embracing a missional understanding of the church, the ramifications for the local church will be subtle but significant. We begin to think of our local church not simply as a place where people settle and have their spiritual needs or preferences satisfied. |
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| July 23, 2010 |
Hospitality in the Missional ChurchMissional Church Researchers reported a "remarkable drop" in the size of people's core network of confidants—those with whom they could talk about important matters. As of 2004, the average American had just two close friends, compared with three in 1985. Those reporting no confidants at all jumped from 10 percent to 25 percent. Even the share of Americans reporting a healthy circle of four or five friends had plunged from 33 percent to just over 15 percent... |
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| July 23, 2010 |
Expanding the Definition of ResourcesGlobal Partnerships When we expand our definition of "resources" to include more than money, we discover that we all have more gifts than we thought! |
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| July 20, 2010 |
What is the Missional Church?Missional Church The church is sent to proclaim the Gospel in a world that has sinned against God and is deserving of judgment, but the church is also sent to a world in which all of humanity, indeed all of creation, suffer from the consequences of sin. These consequences include all which stands against shalom, such as poverty, sickness, systematic oppression, injustices, and racism. The church is sent to ... |
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| July 19, 2010 |
Can a Rich Expatriate Missionary Disciple a Poor Muslim Believer?Global Partnerships This paper comes out of personal experience and observation of missionaries of many nationalities working with West Africans who are Muslim Background Believers, in several Sahelian, francophone, predominantly Muslim countries (Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Guinea.) |
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| July 16, 2010 |
Toward Authentic Partnership: How North-South NGO Partnerships Contribute to DevelopmentGlobal Partnerships This article discusses characteristics of successful partnerships, and lessons learned about relationship dynamics between north and south organizations. |
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| July 16, 2010 |
Habits of Highly Effective Global PartnershipsGlobal Partnerships A collection of good habits of those engaged in global partnerships. |
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| July 16, 2010 |
Bread, Stone, or Snake? How Globalization has Complicated the Golden RuleGlobal Partnerships This story is just one instance of the Golden Rule gone awry in a cross-cultural situation. And because of globalization, in the 21st century people of different cultures are coming into contact with one another all the time! So, we find ourselves in the tragic situation that we think what we are giving to others is bread, without realizing that we are actually giving a stone--or a snake. |
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| July 16, 2010 |
Church / Group to Church / Community Partnerships OverviewGlobal Partnerships A collection of ideas which gives an overview of the preferred direction for partnerships from World Missions, CRWRC and Partnership Worldwide. |
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| July 16, 2010 |
Interagency Partnership PrinciplesGlobal Partnerships World Missions, CRWRC, Back To God, and Partners Worldwide desire to develop a system for enabling high quality partnerships to take place between CRCNA congregations and groups and classes on the one hand, and the churches, groups, and partners with whom we are doing ministry around the world on the other hand. These are principles that can help guide partnerships. |
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| July 15, 2010 |
Double VisionGlobal Partnerships Nicaragua is one of several fields in which the CRCNA is learning how to do partnerships between church in the northern hemisphere and church and communities in the southern hemisphere. Could it be too much to expect that both Christians in the North America and Latin America might be able to see God’s purposes in our world with a little more clarity because they have learned “double vision” from each other? |
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| June 29, 2010 |
A Scottish Perspective on the New World Communion of Reformed Churches GatheringGlobal Partnerships But a world communion it really is, speaking for around 80 million people from nearly every Reformed church in the US, to churches all over Europe and Great Britain, to the growing churches of India and Africa, and even countries where repression is a byword, like Burma. Delegates of every color, shape and nationality not only live together, but laugh together, and are working together to create an organization we can all be proud of. |
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| June 11, 2010 |
Why Christians Should be Involved in AdvocacyGetting Started I'm convinced that the Lord requires something very simple of us: "...to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God" (Micah 6:8). If we are committed to this kind of life, then we must speak. The truth is, in this sin-stained world, some of us have voices that are heard, while others have voices that are silenced. |
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| May 24, 2010 |
Local Ministry Clusters as Learning OrganizationsChurch Planting Imagine an ongoing learning and training system in which the difference between participant and leader is minimal and there is a spirit of unity and growth in which persons at every level and stage of leadership within a cluster are multi-dimensionally co-mentored and multi-directionally mentored on an ongoing basis. |
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| May 14, 2010 |
Forming a ClusterChurch Planting Many individuals and groups are asking how to get a ministry cluster going. This paper will offer a step-by-step approach, with this proviso: This is a basic template, not a blueprint. There is no need to copy this in total. Each cluster will have its own unique character, or DNA. Yet, what you will read here is a common methodology that appears to be working. |
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| May 15, 2012 |
Salaam Project Equips Churches to Share Faith with MuslimsMissional Church How can we be good neighbors to the Muslims who live next door? Should we be afraid of Islam? Do Muslims worship the same God we do? How can I share my faith with my Muslim co-worker? These are the kinds of questions a lot of us in North America are asking. We hear a lot of different answers and we often don’t know whose opinions to trust. |
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| May 9, 2012 |
El Potrero, Fort Wayne, and the Power of PrayerGlobal Partnerships “What do you think you can possibly do to encourage the people in El Potrero? You do not know the language, the culture, the environment! You are from a middle class suburb trying to help some poor farmers in a small community in Honduras! How can you, of all people, encourage them?” |
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| May 8, 2012 |
New Global Mission GuideMissional Church Hi there, I'm Wendy Hammond and I'm going to be the new "lead" guide for the Global Mission Network, although Steve will still contribute from time to time. I also hope to post guest submissions from a variety of mission organizations that represent our denomination - if you have anything you'd like to see, or something to submit, please let me know! |
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| May 2, 2012 |
All Good Things . . .Getting Started About two and a half years ago I was asked to fill a one year role as guide for the Global Mission page of the Network. When the first year was done I thought I might just do this forever. It has been a lot of fun sharing ideas with you about the Global Mission of the Church and hearing some of your thoughts in return. After a quarter of a decade, it seems time to hand over the reins to someone new who |
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| April 17, 2012 |
King of the Life-Saving HeroesThree weeks ago my older brother was killed when the light plane he was piloting crashed. His daughter gave a beautiful tribute to her dad, who was a retired fire chief. In her view he was the "king of the life-saving heroes." Later in the service their pastor spoke. He commented on the daughter's title for her dad. He said that my brother would not have |
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| April 12, 2012 |
Background Checks for Volunteers?Christian Reformed World Missions office staff are working with hundreds of volunteers. One of the issues we have faced recently is getting background checks for volunteers to check for any history of criminal activity or abuse. Do you think this is a good practice, or not? |
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| April 3, 2012 |
China Missionary Becomes Great Great Grandfather to China OrphanGlobal Mission Back in 1920 when Rev. John De Korne travelled to China as one of the first group of Christian Reformed missionaries to China, he could hardly have imagined that his great grand daughter would travel there 90 years later to adopt a 13 year old Chinese orphan... |
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| March 23, 2012 |
Muslim Ministry ConferenceIs it time for God’s church in North America to wake up to a new reality? A large unreached population is present right in our midst, right now - our Muslim neighbors. At our upcoming Salaam Project Conference on April 28 from 8am – 12pm at Calvin CRC, Grand Rapids, MI, we are going to discuss why this is the time and the place for God’s church in North America to |
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| March 21, 2012 |
Kony 2012: What CRC Agencies are Doing in Northern UgandaGlobal Mission The popularity of the Kony 2012 video has brought worldwide attention to post-conflict Northern Uganda. You might not know that Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) has been working in Uganda since 1982; Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) began partnering there in 2006. Partners Worldwide is also working there to help those affected by the LRA. |
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| March 5, 2012 |
Are You Walking Alongside Your Muslim Neighbor?Missional Church Do you have a Muslim neighbor? Or doctor or dentist? Many Muslims are immigrating to Canada and the United States and are moving into our communities. How much do you know about Islam, and are you prepared to reach out to your Muslim neighbor in a loving way? |
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| February 24, 2012 |
Missionary in the NewsGlobal Partnerships Reports about missions in the news typically feature short term visits by people with big hearts but who sometimes have very little background understanding. Long term missionaries, if attended to at all, are often seen through the lens of The Poisonwood Bible. It doesn't always happen, of course, but |
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| February 21, 2012 |
Touch Your World Through Prayer: Praying for God's Global MissionGlobal Mission Missionary giant Hudson Taylor said, "When we work, we work. When we pray, God works." Discover ways to mobilize your church to pray for both local and global missions. |
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| February 20, 2012 |
Church as Gift for Neighborhood TransformationServing In Asset Based Community Development, we talk a lot about church as asset for positive community change. In what ways can church be gift to neighborhood transformation? I wonder what you would add to this list? |
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| February 14, 2012 |
A Picture is Worth . . .Mission Emphasis International mission has been communicated most powerfully by pictures of people engaged in ministry and those hearing the Good News about Jesus. Ten students at Dordt College travelled to Mexico to shoot video of ministries going on in that country through Christian Reformed World Missions missionaries and their partners. |
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| January 9, 2012 |
Partnership and Unreached PeopleGlobal Partnerships In the 1980s the buzz word in international missions was unreached people groups. Following the priority of Paul in Romans 15, such groups should get special attention. In the last decade or so the buzzword has been partnership. We need to partner with Christians around the world to |
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| December 26, 2011 |
Transformational HopeGlobal Partnerships Community Development or Mission work is not something we do for people – it is something we do with people. So often we think in terms of projects, participants and measureable results. But really the challenge is to look for transformation in the lives of people... |
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| December 19, 2011 |
Dropping the "BIG" from Big BrotherGlobal Partnerships Having raised chickens with my wife for many years, we are very familiar with the ‘pecking order’ among chickens. It is easy to see a hierarchy among a group of chickens and quickly one can select out the higher ranking chickens from those of lower status. Whether we realize it or not, we often follow |
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| November 28, 2011 |
Fewer But Deeper RelationshipsGetting Started Churches can end up with lots of missionary connections. Gradually, and for a variety of reasons, new relationships are established. Soon the congregation has a dozen or more commitments. Even the missions committee or GO team has a hard time remembering |
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| October 24, 2011 |
Mission according to StottGetting Started On 27 July, 2011 the Church lost one of its greatest leaders, Rev. John Stott. He contributed so much in so many areas that it is hard to overstate his significance. He was called "a Renaissance man with a Reformation theology." Indeed. He made a number of important contributions in the area of mission that deserve |
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| October 15, 2011 |
In Search of a Bigger WorldGlobal Partnerships Sometimes a short-term mission trip is just a beginning. At least, that’s what it was for Carol Van Klompenburg. In 2008, a team leader asked members of a 2008 service and learning team to the Nehemiah Center in Nicaragua what each of them was seeking from the trip. Carol answered, “A bigger world—mine is too small.” |
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| December 2, 2011 |
When Helping Hurts [Webinar Archive]Could your efforts to help the poor really be hurting them--and you? Find out in this webinar which explains many of the principles from the book When Helping Hurts. Presenter: Clark Blakeman, Director of Second Stories |
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| November 18, 2011 |
Are Missionaries Still Needed? [Webinar Achive]Missional Church, Mission Emphasis Should Western Christians just stay home and send money overseas instead? If Western missionaries go overseas, what should they be doing and how should they be doing it? We’ll explore some of the implications these changes have for CRC congregations and World Missions in their global ministries. |
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| November 3, 2011 |
Why Give A Tweet? [Webinar Archive]Church Websites, Communication, Social Media Social media isn't just a fad anymore. If used right, it can enhance your church’s online presence with both visitors and members. But in the constantly changing social media world, it can be tough to know what technology to use and how to utilize it well. We’ll dive into the best practices for using Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools as a way to enhance your ministry online. |
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| October 24, 2011 |
The Belhar ConfessionJoin in to hear about practical applications of the Belhar’s lessons, and discuss the Belhar’s potential to transform the lives of those who study its teachings. |
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| October 6, 2011 |
Show of HandsThe Millenium Development Goals (MDG's) are globally agreed to standards for cutting poverty. Learn about the world’s progress in the MDG’s, what they have to do with God, how the CRC is making a difference and what your church can do to get involved. |
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| October 5, 2011 |
The Changing Face of MissionsGlobal Partnerships, Mission Emphasis Today nearly 2/3 of the world's Christians live in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Countries that we think of as receiving missionaries are now sending them and vice versa. This webinar will provide facts and figures on these changes, and perspective on how to move forward in this new paradigm. |
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| May 20, 2011 |
Kids and MissionsMissional Church, Mission Emphasis, Serving VBS is often viewed as a church's primary way to do missions in community. Discover how to make the most of this opportunity. Presenter: Wendy Hammond, CRWRC Partnership Manager |
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| May 19, 2011 |
Launching & Landing Successfully: Short Term MissionsGlobal Mission, Mission Emphasis, Short-term mission Learn how an effective orientation AND debriefing can keep your short-term missions experience from a bumpy landing. Many practrical tips, tools, and resource referrals will be shared. Presenter: Trish De Jong, CRWM Missions Resource Consultant |
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| May 19, 2011 |
God Centered Missionary CareGlobal Mission, Mission Emphasis Is missionary care by churches really necessary? We’ll explore the biblical heart of the “sender / sendee” relationship, when care is critical, and practical examples of excellent care. Presenter: Trish De Jong, CRWM Missions Resource Consultant |
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| May 13, 2011 |
Church2ChurchGlobal Partnerships |
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| May 11, 2011 |
VBS with the CommunityRead an overview of how churches can do VBS WITH the community, a paper by Monika Grasley. |
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| April 26, 2011 |
Outreach to People with Disabilities | Global Missions WebinarBringing the gospel to people with disabilities is one of the greatest opportunities today for churches worldwide. This webinar will examine the biblical basis and present practical tools for engaging people with disabilities in church life. Presenter: Mark Stephenson, CRC Disability Concerns Director |
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| April 26, 2011 |
Advocating Peace in the Middle East | Global Missions WebinarHope Equals is a network of US and Canadian college and graduate students who promote peace at home, and connect with Israelis and Palestinians working on reconciliation. Hear from Calvin Seminary students Micah Schuurman and Justin VanZee about what this CRWM program looks like on a college campus and how it brings missions and activism together. |
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| March 21, 2011 |
Evaluating Your Missions Program | Global Missions WebinarFeel like your missions program is a bunch of separate parts instead of a cohesive whole? This webinar will provide concrete steps for analyzing your whole missions program, with suggestions for next steps. Presented by Wendy Hammond, CRWRC |
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| March 14, 2011 |
Funding The Slice | Global Missions WebinarWould you like to learn more about funding avenues? Would you like to increase the financial streams for your ministry? Learn how to utilize multiple funding streams to finance the ministry to which we are each called. Presented by Dr. Randy Rowland |
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| March 14, 2011 |
Ministry Among Muslims | Global Mission WebinarMinistry Among Muslims | Global Mission Webinar |
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| March 14, 2011 |
Long Term Missions Essentials | Global Mission Webinar
Do you feel God's call to explore International Missions and are stumped on how to go forward? Learn about the next steps in your plan to learn more about what God may be asking of you. Presented by Mary Dykstra, Christian Reformed World Relief Commitee
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| February 16, 2011 |
Finding Water in UlunguGlobal Partnerships This video explores a successful partnership between a community in Kenya and Classis Quinte. Running time: 8:30 minutes. |
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| February 16, 2011 |
Community Transformation in TurkanaGlobal Partnerships This 10-minute DVD tells the story of two clinics built in Kenya with the help of Canadians. One failed, one succeeded. Explore the different approaches with these follow up questions... |
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| February 14, 2011 |
Gospel Communication in a Facebook Age | Global Missions WebinarGlobal Mission, Mission Emphasis This webinar will briefly review the way in which new media technology has changed the way we communicate the Kingdom message and how we can respond—both as the church and as individual Christians. Presented by Bob Heerspink, Back To God Ministries International
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| July 19, 2010 |
Round Trip MissionsGlobal Partnerships, Short-term mission RoundTripMissions.com shares CRCNA's vision to make short-term missions a two-way street. It is a resource of Christianity Today International and provides high-quality, interactive resources to equip mission teams for effective service while offering wisdom, discernment and guidance for the thriving short term mission movement. |
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| July 16, 2010 |
Power of Connecting: Helping God's People Work TogetherGlobal Partnerships A website loaded with info about partnerships, collaboration and best practices. There is also an articles section with dozens of short articles on aspects of partnership, success stories, etc. |
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| June 11, 2010 |
Catalyst ServicesGetting Started Catalyst Services provides many valuable resources for missions committees seeking to educate and stimulate their congregations to deeper understanding and involvement in missions. Their monthly newsletter is one of the resources I rely on most. |
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| January 26, 2010 |
Back to God Ministries InternationalGlobal Mission Back to God Ministries International is the media ministry of the Christian Reformed Church. It operates in ten of the most widely spoken languages of the world, covering a large percentage of the world's people. It also assists local congregations in strengthening their local media ministry. |
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| December 18, 2009 |
CRWRC WebsiteGlobal Mission The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) is the relief and development arm of the Christian Reformed Church. CRWRC reaches out in God's name to people, both in North America and around the world, who are struggling with poverty, hunger, disaster, and injustice to help them find lasting ways to improve their lives. |
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| December 18, 2009 |
Christian Reformed World MissionsChristian Reformed World Missions' task is to lead the CRC in her obedience to the Great Commission. This involves sending CRC members to spread the Good News, partnering with dozens of churches and organizations and resourcing local congregations so that they can do global missions more effectively. |
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| November 30, 2009 |
Partners WorldwideGlobal Mission Partners Worldwide grew out of CRWRC to become a free-standing organization which connects Christian businesspeople in North America with counterparts in the developing world. Their mission is to encourage, equip and connect business and professional people in global partnerships that grow enterprises and create sustainable jobs, transforming the lives of all involved. |
