https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:33:58 +0000 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:06:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/diakonia-and-neighborhood For two weeks I have shared reflections from Ralph Kee’s brief, but thought provoking book, Diakonia: The Church at Work. Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/diakonia-and-neighborhood Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:06:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/deacons-harbingers-kingdom Last week I shared Ralph Kee’s concept of Cooperative Diakonia, from his brief, but thought provoking book, Diakonia: The Church at Work.  (Find article here: Cooperative Diakonia: Ser Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/deacons-harbingers-kingdom Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:31:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/missed-welcome-neighborhood-series-videos-now We had a tremendous response to the Welcome to the Neighborhood series, a 7-part series exploring ways churches can be better neighbors. We learned a lot from the guests and each other!  Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/missed-welcome-neighborhood-series-videos-now Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:54:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/welcome-neighbourhood NEW UPDATE: We've added a GUEST! Join us Thursday, January 28 as we learn from Sarah Rinsema-Sybenda, Executive Director of Community EnCompass, Muskegon MI.  Sign Up NOW! Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/welcome-neighbourhood Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:12:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/gifts-give-better-santa Last month I posted an article, Just Giving or Giving Justly, helping us to examine our and our Churches' Christmas giving projects.  Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/gifts-give-better-santa Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:43:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/just-giving-or-giving-justly-questions-ideas-and As we head into December, churches across the United States and Canada will be challenged to think differently about their annual Christmas celebrations while living with the reality of the COVID virus. At the same time, they are planning their annual Christmas giving opportunities. Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/just-giving-or-giving-justly-questions-ideas-and Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:12:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/school-and-church-creating-unique-partnership Back to school has a different tone this year. Uncertainty, risk management, and safety concerns occupy our thinking and planning. Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/school-and-church-creating-unique-partnership Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:48:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-are-you-doing-assessing-your-congregation If you haven't already reached out to your church members to ask how they are doing through this crisis, now is the time! As a valuable member of your community, a church can also play a part of the system in assessing and responding to community needs. Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-are-you-doing-assessing-your-congregation Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:29:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/deacons-we-need-you Deacons, and this includes all those who are doing the diaconal work, you are needed to lead the way in creating a system of response for your church members and community. Here are some things to consider: Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/deacons-we-need-you Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:10:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/community-during-covid-19 Like every other organization and family, churches are trying to adapt to the new reality of social distancing. Many churches are figuring out how to gather remotely, and while this is important, maybe this is an opportunity to BE the church in a new way. Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/community-during-covid-19 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:47:02 +0000