https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:57:50 +0000 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/meet-your-regional-connector-becky-jones Becky’s Region: Canada East Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/meet-your-regional-connector-becky-jones Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/gift-city The Gift of the City Joel Van Dyke https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/gift-city Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/take-two-partnership-meets-tangible-need In 2019, Seymour Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids sent our youth group on a mission trip to Detroit. I joined as a leader. While on this trip, we spent time at Hesed Community Church, a Resonate Global Mission partner in Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood. Mel Solle https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/take-two-partnership-meets-tangible-need Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/importance-listening-and-5-tips-practice Listening is a foundational and core practice of joining the Holy Spirit on God’s mission in our neighborhoods, but listening can be difficult in today’s day and age. Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/importance-listening-and-5-tips-practice Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/building-engaging-church-website-step-step-guide In a world where our fingertips bring us closer, your church's digital presence is more important than ever. Creating a website for your church isn't just about a pretty design; it’s about building a digital home that reflects your community’s spirit. Tom Galland https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/building-engaging-church-website-step-step-guide Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/one-sentence-sermons-wit-church-signs I recently listened to a radio program on marketing that spent a 1/2 hour investigation the value and use of church signs to reach those passing by.  Terry O'Reilly-Under the Influence https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/one-sentence-sermons-wit-church-signs Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/will-we-listen-lords-call-love-needy Tent cities are being created across our country, filled with people in need. So many people in need; addiction issues, mental health, and the list goes on and on. Mitch Reid https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/will-we-listen-lords-call-love-needy Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:00:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/22-ideas-say-yes-building-relationships About a month ago, our Western Canada Resonate mission team was all set to gather together in Lacombe, Alberta. It was going to be awesome! Rich Braaksma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/22-ideas-say-yes-building-relationships Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:43:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/get-involved-your-community-through-kids-hope Thirty-one Christian Reformed Churches in the Great Lakes region are participating in engaging their community through Kids Hope USA. Carla Beiber https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/get-involved-your-community-through-kids-hope Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:14:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/newground-helps-churches-love-their-communities God is always at work. He calls churches to follow Him into their communities to share Christ’s transformational love with each and every person. Cities and neighbourhoods should be impacted and blessed through the social action and thoughtful, cultural engagement of local Christians. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/newground-helps-churches-love-their-communities Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:03:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/serving-and-summer-go-hand-hand For many of us, the summer season brings the smell of hotdogs cooking, s’mores burning and the enjoyment of sipping a cold beverage on the deck. Ron DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/serving-and-summer-go-hand-hand Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:59:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-are-you-loving-your-neighbor I’m keenly aware that anything I write right now will likely be overshadowed by all of the Big Conversations we’ll be having at Synod 2022 in June. It seems like some decisions that our congregations or denomination are making require all of our energy. Amy Schenkel https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-are-you-loving-your-neighbor Tue, 10 May 2022 13:21:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-use-easter-traditions-connect-your-neighbors I was in a neighborhood meeting the other day in which we were brainstorming ideas for getting neighbors together in the next few months. One of our primary ideas was having an Easter egg hunt. Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-use-easter-traditions-connect-your-neighbors Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:41:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/around-table-church-it-more-building-our-town “I am tired of doing church. My desire is to be the church.” Have you heard this expressed in your church? If so, how has this posture impacted your congregation?  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/around-table-church-it-more-building-our-town Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:18:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/30-simple-ways-share-kindness-your-neighborhood February is Random Acts of Kindness Month! Here are 30 ideas to share kindness and participate with your neighbors in making your neighborhood an even better place to live for all. Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/30-simple-ways-share-kindness-your-neighborhood Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:14:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/one-question-help-your-church-focus-your-mission lit·mus test/ˈlitməs ˌtest/a test in which a single factor (such as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive As the new year begins, there is often a desire to simplify—to find clarity and focus that will guide us through the coming months.   Amy Schenkel https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/one-question-help-your-church-focus-your-mission Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:30:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/january-6 On January 6, 2021, I sat in my COVID home office and watched the insurrection in real time. I had two livestreams open on my laptop and was switching between raw footage and curated news reporting as it was being developed. Timothy Van Deelen https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/january-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:20:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-survive-apocalyptic-seasons-according-jesus Lets get practical. As we approach our second Christmas in the COVID world, tensions still run high. There are fears of new viral strains, civil unrest in the ways governments have handled things, and plenty of division amongst friends, families, and communities. Corey Vanhuizen https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-survive-apocalyptic-seasons-according-jesus Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:46:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/christmas-happenings What's happening at your church this Christmas? Share in the comments.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/christmas-happenings Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:18:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/inventing-while-advent-ing Crosstowne Church in Milton, Ontario, thinks of two doors through which neighbours might encounter Christ through the church. The first, and perhaps primary door, opens through the relationships built through the rhythms of missional communities. John Bouwers https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/inventing-while-advent-ing Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:03:03 +0000