https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:06:40 +0000 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/global-coffee-break/leaders/aha-moments-bible-study Over many years I’ve heard my wife’s excited stories about faith and Bible discovery in her Coffee Break groups. I was involved in many study groups myself, of course, but not typically using Discover Your Bible materials. Jon Huizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/global-coffee-break/leaders/aha-moments-bible-study Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/3-step-guide-choosing-your-small-group-study Think of a time when a book, video, conversation, or word of encouragement came at just the right time. How did this impact you? Does the scenario below sound familiar? Gillian Ferwerda and Global Coffee Break team https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/3-step-guide-choosing-your-small-group-study Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/small-groups-make-big-impact-church Small groups ministry can make big impact in the church. Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/small-groups-make-big-impact-church Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:44:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/global-coffee-break-connect connect [kuh-nekt]verbto join, link or fasten together; unite or bind (1) Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/global-coffee-break-connect Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:06:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-after-hours We have all heard many ways that the pandemic has disrupted our normal. Here is a story of how one Coffee Break leader, Jenny Griffin, listened to God's call and thought outside the box. Read Jenny's story below: Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-after-hours Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:27:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/tea-parking-lot We are all familiar with how COVID-19 has impacted our lives. Coffee Break Director, Jonae, in Merced, CA shares how her team thought outside the box to reach their community. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/tea-parking-lot Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:26:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-refreshes-souls-india Jeong-sun Lim, the wife of Missionary Gwang-ho Song, has been working in North India since 2009. She recently told her story to our Korean Coffee Break members.   Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-refreshes-souls-india Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:34:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/small-groups-get-creative While the pandemic has been difficult on ministries this year, it has been especially difficult for small groups that regularly meet. Global Coffee Break groups are a regular source of fellowship and Bible study for churches and communities. Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/small-groups-get-creative Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:38:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/praying-hope How are you doing? I have been struggling a bit; I admit to feeling somewhat overwhelmed. My work can be a challenge as "contact with people" has been off the agenda for six months. While I have loved the opportunity to connect with my neighbors, I have missed my church connections Marian Lensink https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/praying-hope Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:14:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/we-shall-overcome Here’s a story of a Coffee Break group that has been enjoying diversity and unity for many years. Marian Lensink https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/we-shall-overcome Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:34:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-gatherings-zoom When Coffee Break groups were interrupted by COVID this spring, many made the transition to online. Have you heard some of the stories? A woman who is house bound due to illness is able to join Coffee Break through zoom.  Marian Lensink https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-gatherings-zoom Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:29:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/already-and-not-yet When we started 2020, we certainly could not have imagined what would await us. Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/already-and-not-yet Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:33:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/unexpected-blessing-because-covid-19 Even though our circumstances changed dramatically and unexpectedly because of the pandemic, what a comfort to know and to experience that God’s character and his promises are unchangeable!  Libna Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/unexpected-blessing-because-covid-19 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:11:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-now-global-coffee-break On Wednesday, May 6, Coffee Break debuted its new logo and name! Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-now-global-coffee-break Thu, 07 May 2020 00:33:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/free-coffee-break-bible-study-materials At Coffee Break we want to do our part to help churches during this crisis, whether that is through providing information on resources, training or materials. Therefore, we are making some studies available for free, so that your members can download and use as PDFs.  Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/free-coffee-break-bible-study-materials Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:12:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-being-together-while-apart One of our core values in the Coffee Break ministry is the desire and willingness to meet together to study the Bible. Coffee Break was started so that you could invite your neighbors and share a cup of coffee while studying the Bible. Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-being-together-while-apart Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:46:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-content-coordinator-coffee-break-timothy-and Gillian Ferwarda recently joined the Raise Up Global Ministries team as the Content Coordinator. Gillian will use her gifts to develop curriculum for all three Raise Up programs: Coffee Break/Discover Your Bible, Educational Care, and Timothy Leadership Training. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-content-coordinator-coffee-break-timothy-and Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:03:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/juan-sierra-joins-coffee-break-team We welcome Juan Sierra as the new Coffee Break (CB) and Discover Your Bible (DYB) Program Manager. Juan learned from personal experience that people come to faith and together grow in Jesus using the methods of Coffee Break. Juan used Spanish Discover Your Bible studies in his Port St. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/juan-sierra-joins-coffee-break-team Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:34:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/immanuel-god-us In my Coffee Break group, I have a number of women who are simply exploring the truth of who Jesus is. As we reflected on the Christmas story together, I was struck by the reality that many of our women have challenging stories.   Marian Lensink https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/immanuel-god-us Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:46:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/outreach-through-friendship Long before she attended Coffee Break, Sue Cronmiller would tell you that God was prompting her to consider going to church.  Marian Lensink https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/outreach-through-friendship Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:49:08 +0000