https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:15:43 +0000 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:44:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/student-newspapers-stuff-know-when-cults-come-knocking Hello, Jeff Brower https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/student-newspapers-stuff-know-when-cults-come-knocking Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:44:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/praying-through-cancer-book Hello, can I still get a copy of a book by Howard Vander Well called Praying Through Cancer? It may be out of print but I would love to get my hands on one. Thanks! Mary W. Mary Wierenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/praying-through-cancer-book Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:28:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/preparing-profession-faith We are currently preparing students for Public Profession of Faith (PPF) in our local church. Happily, we have students from grades 11, 12 and also some young adults who want to declare their faith publicly. Pastor Leon https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/preparing-profession-faith Mon, 26 Apr 2021 23:16:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/faith-forming-easter-basket-ideas-teens I am planning to put together some Easter gift baskets for teenage girls and would love to add some (relatively affordable) faith forming resources. Any ideas?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/faith-forming-easter-basket-ideas-teens Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:28:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/spiritual-growth-survey Does anyone have a tool or survey to help measure spiritual growth? What might you recommend?  Gary Mulder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/spiritual-growth-survey Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:23:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/advent-curriculum-or-study-adult-sunday-school-group Does anyone have a recommendation for a curriculum or study that an adult Sunday school group could use during Advent?  Joyce Campbell https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/advent-curriculum-or-study-adult-sunday-school-group Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:39:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/spiritual-disciplines-theme-adult-education Have any church bodies used a spiritual disciplines/practices theme or course for their weekly adult education?  Thanks for your input!  Kristina  Kristina Jipping https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/spiritual-disciplines-theme-adult-education Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:41:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/resources-mentoring-young-adults We are looking for ways to mentor our young adults (both those who stay in town and those who go elsewhere to university). Do you have any strategies, programs, or resources that you've used? Any lessons learned or advice you can give?    Angela J Elliott https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/resources-mentoring-young-adults Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:49:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/materials-electionpredestination Help, I’m a youth leader and am feeling inadequate regarding explaining election/predestination. There are teens in our youth group who are upset about the “unfairness” of election/predestination. Are there readings/materials geared toward teens that you can recommend that address this? John Vander Meulen https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/materials-electionpredestination Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:32:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/do-you-have-favorite-bible I want to get a new Bible for Christmas and am overwhelmed by all the options. I like to take notes but am not sure I want a journaling Bible. Which Bible do you use? Any recommendations?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/do-you-have-favorite-bible Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:45:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/comprehensive-faith-formation-plan-preschool-through-high Faith Formation Ministries recently received a question from a CRC pastor whose church wants to develop a comprehensive discipleship/faith formation curriculum for their children's and youth ministries. Sandy Swartzentruber https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/comprehensive-faith-formation-plan-preschool-through-high Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:45:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/looking-recommendations-adult-small-group-study I'm looking for recommendations for a small group study (for an Adult Sunday school class that meets Sunday mornings after church for 30 to 45 minutes/week). I'm looking for a variety of topics that range from a three-week to ten-week series. Nothing too intimidating for a lay leader.  Ashley Wynia https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/looking-recommendations-adult-small-group-study Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:09:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-devotional I am looking for a devotional (with scripture references) that our family can use to spark discussion and bring God into our dinner or bedtime conversations. My son is only 2.5 years old but I want to start this practice soon as it would be good for all of us. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-devotional Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:05:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/opinions-jesus-calling-sarah-young Hello, I'm attending a CRC in Oregon and was wondering if there are any opinions on the book “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young? Does the CRC have any position on this book? Thanks for thoughts!  Jenifer Little https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/opinions-jesus-calling-sarah-young Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:26:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/devotion-ideas Hi! I am looking for a devotion to use for our upcoming congregational meeting that will emphasis sharing about how we have experienced God in our day to day lives. Any ideas?  Eric Nonkes https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/devotion-ideas Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:06:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-version-bible-do-most-crc-pastors-use I'm looking to purchase a new compact Bible and am wondering which version I'm most likely to encounter CRC pastors using. I see the TNIV, ESV, and NLT have all been approved in the last 11 years. Does anyone know which version is most likely to be used? Michelle Falk https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-version-bible-do-most-crc-pastors-use Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:00:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/when-do-we-receive-holy-spirit-and-what-primary-purpose I am taking a doctrine and theology class and some of the teachings are raising questions in my reformed faith. I am wondering, at what point in ones life do we receive the Holy Spirit? And what is the primary purpose of the Holy Spirit?  Alex Veldhuizen https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/when-do-we-receive-holy-spirit-and-what-primary-purpose Sun, 07 May 2017 20:49:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/study-bible-apps I'm inviting folks to share their favoured Bible apps for their tablets, etc. Andrew MacLeod https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/study-bible-apps Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:36:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-sermons-do-you-listen-online I am a faithful member of a local church, but I love listening to sermons online throughout the week. What are some of the churches you listen to online, get fed from? Rich in Bible exposition and teaching. Gospel centered. Pastoral in application. Thank you very much! Gillian Ferwerda https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-sermons-do-you-listen-online Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:00:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-was-your-best-ministry-idea-initiative-or-innovation I'd love to know...what was your best ministry idea, initiative, or innovation during this past year?  George Saylor https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-was-your-best-ministry-idea-initiative-or-innovation Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:56:48 +0000