https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:07:41 +0000 Thu, 11 May 2017 18:58:51 +0000 A Coffee Break Journey in Australia https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-journey-australia In 17 countries around the world, God is moving as Coffee Break groups gather to learn about the Bible, build friendships, and grow closer to God together. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-journey-australia Thu, 11 May 2017 18:58:51 +0000 Coffee Break and Story Hour Leaders: Let's Meet at Inspire 2017! https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/coffee-break-and-story-hour Come join the fun! Inspire is a new kind of gathering where ministry leaders of all kinds will meet together for shared learning, to swap ideas and be inspired. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/coffee-break-and-story-hour Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:33:56 +0000 Tuning in to Learn Communication From the Bible https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/tuning-learn-communication-bible When Duranno Publishing asked Grace Paek to speak on communications, she said no. After all, this was not her field—she said “I do small groups, not communications.” The next year, a TV show asked her to speak on communications, and she turned them down as well. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/tuning-learn-communication-bible Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:03:15 +0000 Fresh Coffee Break Training in Korea https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/fresh-coffee-break-training-korea Grace Paek has been training Coffee Break trainers in Korean for twelve years, but this year she led a training that looked a little different. On Oct. 31, the Coffee Break trainers in Korea gathered for a week of training in Incheon, Korea, hosted generously by Inchun Joong-Ang Church. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/fresh-coffee-break-training-korea Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:51:56 +0000 New Coffee Break Groups in Cape Town https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-coffee-break-groups-cape-town Last week in Cape Town, South Africa, a women’s ministry leader and two seminary students began leading their very first Coffee Break small groups. Despite facing challenges such as finances, these young leaders are eager to dive into Bible study with their groups. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-coffee-break-groups-cape-town Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:57:13 +0000 Discovering the Bible in Delhi and Kolkata https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/discovering-bible-delhi-and-kolkata When Sooyoungro Presbyterian Church in Busan, Korea, realized the effectiveness of Coffee Break groups for global missions, they decided to have all of their missionaries trained in Coffee Break. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/discovering-bible-delhi-and-kolkata Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:55:41 +0000 Coffee Break Retreat Draws 70 Women for Equipping and Encouragement https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-retreat-draws-70-women-equipping-and On the last weekend in September, seventy women from New Hampshire to Maryland gathered together for training, peer learning, and encouragement at the fourth annual New England Coffee Break retreat. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-retreat-draws-70-women-equipping-and Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:39:06 +0000 Celebrating 15 Years of Coffee Break in Merced, CA https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/celebrating-15-years-coffee-break-merced-ca Every week, a life-sized cardboard cutout stands outside a church in Merced, CA.  The “Coffee Break girl” usually sports a funky hair bow, a cup of coffee, and a welcoming smile. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/celebrating-15-years-coffee-break-merced-ca Mon, 10 Oct 2016 19:27:40 +0000