https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:48:30 +0000 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:05:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/look-campus-ministry-fall As summer fades into fall and students across the United States return to university campuses, many colleges find themselves grappling with the impact of COVID-19 and social justice issues. Marianne Giebel https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/look-campus-ministry-fall Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:05:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/what-comes-your-mind-when-i-mention-campus-ministry What comes to your mind when I mention campus ministry? There are a lot of possible answers to that question. Some might say that campus ministry exists to serve the students coming from a Reformed background. Peter Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/what-comes-your-mind-when-i-mention-campus-ministry Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:39:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/meet-sharon-dhavale-our-newest-crc-campus-minister-university Meet Sharon Dhavale, our newest CRC campus minister at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Rich Braaskma https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/meet-sharon-dhavale-our-newest-crc-campus-minister-university Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:40:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/campus-church-opportunity-creative-intergenerational-care I just finished a Zoom call with several church staff people from across the country to talk about our experience with the unfolding COVID-19 crisis. Tyler Helfers https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/campus-church-opportunity-creative-intergenerational-care Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:42:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/gods-providence-my-morning-coffee-cup "The doctrine of providence is not a philosophical system but a confession of faith..."-Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 2 Tyler Helfers https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/gods-providence-my-morning-coffee-cup Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:23:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/2019-year-review-areopagus-campus-ministry-blog As another year comes to a close, I rejoice in the ways God worked in and through our ministry to the students, faculty, and staff at Iowa State University. We hosted Dr. David Koyzis, who delivered our annual Areopagus lecture. Tyler Helfers https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/2019-year-review-areopagus-campus-ministry-blog Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:53:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/5-ways-your-church-can-receive-college-students It’s Sunday morning. Families are finding seats, people are grabbing one last cup of coffee before the service and, chances are, college students seeking a church are walking through your doors. How does your church meaningfully engage these students? Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/5-ways-your-church-can-receive-college-students Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:15:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/dooyeweerd-thessalonica-and-turning-idols-living-god "God does not speak to theologians, philosophers and scientists, but to sinners, lost in themselves, and made into his children through the operation of the Holy Spirit in their hearts. Tyler Helfers https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/dooyeweerd-thessalonica-and-turning-idols-living-god Sat, 01 Sep 2018 17:19:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/dig-uncover-your-future I'm sure you're wondering, what exactly is Dig?  Calvin Theological Seminary https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/dig-uncover-your-future Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:04:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/do-you-hear-what-i-hear I'm sure this past Christmas you encountered more than one rendition of Do You Hear What I Hear. Originally written as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, it has gone on to enjoy great popularity. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/do-you-hear-what-i-hear Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:46:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/few-myths-about-campus-ministry In working with leaders and congregations in the area of campus ministry, one encounters a few myths along the way. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/few-myths-about-campus-ministry Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:37:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/new-wine-old-backpacks In response to what I’ve written over the last few times, a friend and colleague pointed out that all the resources I suggested would be good for students to read, and to read with students, were written by men. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/new-wine-old-backpacks Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:32:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/sending-and-receiving-campus-ministry You can’t go anywhere at this time of year without seeing all the signs advertising back-to-school sales. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/sending-and-receiving-campus-ministry Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:19:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/books-campus-backpack Tyler Helfers, CRC Campus Minister at Iowa State posted a link to Byron Borger’s annotated list of books he would recommend for Christian students heading off to university. You can find that list here. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/books-campus-backpack Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:54:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/campus-ministry-connecting-town-and-gown Given the nature of campus ministry, and the too oft experienced reality of town and gown, it is easy for a local congregations and classes to see campus ministry as a stand-alone ministry. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/campus-ministry-connecting-town-and-gown Thu, 19 May 2016 16:54:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/75-years-campus-ministry-remembering-our-past-embracing-our In 2015 we celebrated 75 years of ministry! At our annual conference we spent time celebrating the past, looking at learning from the present and imagining the future. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/75-years-campus-ministry-remembering-our-past-embracing-our Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:39:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/young-adults-think-joining-instead-keeping It is hard not to be involved in a conversation these days about young adults or campus ministry without hearing the question “how do we keep our young adults in the church?” When we ask this question in the best way, we are wondering how we can invite young adults to remain in a covenant communi Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/young-adults-think-joining-instead-keeping Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:26:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/does-academia-act-incubator-faith-struggles People sometimes talk about how universities are hostile places for Christians and how they lead people away from faith. Brenda Kronemeijer Heyink https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/does-academia-act-incubator-faith-struggles Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:21:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/graduate-students-risk A recent article notes that depression is common on university campuses. The sub-title is that graduate students are more at risk. Brenda Kronemeijer Heyink https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/graduate-students-risk Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:15:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/are-cr-campus-ministers-mostly-ministers-christians-campus-or I'm posing this question to see if we can get a bit of discussion going -- it doesn't look like this region of The Network as been very active. Virginia Lettinga https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/are-cr-campus-ministers-mostly-ministers-christians-campus-or Fri, 25 Apr 2014 05:54:06 +0000