https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:16:13 +0000 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:44:53 +0000 Small Groups Make a Big Impact at Church 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 Do you use Alpha and Coffee Break? https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/do-you-use-alpha-and-coffee-break My name is Juan Sierra and I am the Program Manager for Global Coffee Break. We have had some conversations with Alpha in relation to similarities between our ministries. Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/do-you-use-alpha-and-coffee-break Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:40:23 +0000 Small Groups Get Creative 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 Battling Loneliness With Small Groups https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/battling-loneliness-small-groups Do you believe that loneliness and isolation is the number one problem your congregation and community is facing? Small groups may just be the ministry that helps your congregants have a sense of belonging. Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/battling-loneliness-small-groups Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:18:14 +0000 The Already and Not Yet 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 An Unexpected Blessing Because of COVID-19 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 Coffee Break Is Now 'Global Coffee Break' 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 Free Coffee Break Bible Study Materials 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 Coffee Break: Being Together While Apart 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