https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:13:18 +0000 Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/gods-big-pentecost-story-celebration-families The story of Pentecost is an exciting one. It’s the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send his Spirit to be with all believers—including kids! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/gods-big-pentecost-story-celebration-families Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/new-faith-practices-booklet-accessible-intro-faith In 2020, Faith Formation Ministries launched the Faith Practices Project, a free set of online resources that introduce the concept of spiritual disciplines in simple, accessible ways. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/new-faith-practices-booklet-accessible-intro-faith Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:55:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/share-faith-stories-church-wide-question-month This post is part of the Faith Storytelling Toolkit, a collection of resources for sharing faith stories in worship, in church education, in small groups and youth groups, at home, and more. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/share-faith-stories-church-wide-question-month Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:10:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/illuminated-advent-path-intergenerational-kick-christmas "Walk the path...experience five unique stations to celebrate the promises of Advent and Christ’s birth." Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/illuminated-advent-path-intergenerational-kick-christmas Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:04:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/open-wonder-reggie-smith-beyond-sunday-episode-2 Basketball. Quilting. Tuxedos. You’d never think they’d all be in the same episode, right? Reggie Smith, Director for Diversity for the Christian Reformed Church in North America, joins us to talk about how those three things are part of the practices and people who shape his faith. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/open-wonder-reggie-smith-beyond-sunday-episode-2 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:17:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/open-wonder-ruth-padilla-deborst-beyond-sunday-episode-1 Ruth Padilla DeBorst joins hosts Chris and Karen for this first episode of Open to Wonder Season 1: Beyond Sunday. Ruth lives in an intentional community at Casa Adobe in Costa Rica and shares what it means to live into and out of your faith seven days a week. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/open-wonder-ruth-padilla-deborst-beyond-sunday-episode-1 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:35:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/around-table-how-your-church-can-equip-families-children Interested in providing busy families with simple and meaningful ways to form faith at home during Advent? Pull up a chair around our virtual table on October 19, 2021 for a workshop on Advent Family Faith Practices with FFM team members Karen DeBoer, Trudy Ash and Jill Benson. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/around-table-how-your-church-can-equip-families-children Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:10:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/around-table-handing-down-faith How might cultural shifts affect the ways we share our faith with the next generation? Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/around-table-handing-down-faith Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:40:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/building-blocks-faith-and-christian-schools The Building Blocks of Faith describe four spiritual needs that are met in Christ: the need to belong the need to know and understand Jill Friend https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/building-blocks-faith-and-christian-schools Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:13:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/5-ways-practice-service-family Service is a response to God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. We learn to live like Jesus by serving others through specific, tangible actions that contribute to the dignity and well-being of the people we serve. Here are some ways your family can grow in the practice of service together. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/5-ways-practice-service-family Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:20:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-summer This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-summer Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:41:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-justice This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-justice Wed, 26 May 2021 20:41:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-grandparents This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-grandparents Wed, 26 May 2021 19:56:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-epiphany This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-epiphany Wed, 26 May 2021 19:48:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-disability-and-faith This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-disability-and-faith Fri, 21 May 2021 16:09:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-devotions This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-devotions Fri, 21 May 2021 15:58:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-death-and-grief This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-death-and-grief Fri, 21 May 2021 15:51:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-conversations This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-conversations Wed, 19 May 2021 13:58:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-communion This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-communion Wed, 19 May 2021 13:47:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-bibles-and-bible This article is part of the Family Faith Formation Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers with family faith practices and resources, brough Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-faith-formation-resources-bibles-and-bible Wed, 19 May 2021 13:38:52 +0000