https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 01:44:08 +0000 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/hip-hop-heidelberg-translating-catechism-streets-part-i What does a text written by two white dead guys who lived in Europe over 568 years ago have to say to urban young people? Much, if it’s translated from the streets. Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/hip-hop-heidelberg-translating-catechism-streets-part-i Wed, 04 Oct 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/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Looking for Lent resources? Here are some great options (two of which are FREE to CRC members via the Digital Library).  Through Tears to Joy by Stan Mast  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:32:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/christmas-hope-and-women-jesus-family-tree Sometimes it’s hard to get into the Christmas spirit. Our culture tends to idealize the idea of Christmas. We imagine perfectly delightful, conflict-free gatherings of extended family. We visualize giving thoughtful gifts, while receiving just what we wanted. Courtney Jacob https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/christmas-hope-and-women-jesus-family-tree Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/crc-podcasts Looking for a new podcast to listen to? Visit www.crcna.org/podcasts to find a few from the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church.  CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/crc-podcasts Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:21:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/living-call-faith-formation-august-2022 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America. This newsletter gives a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/living-call-faith-formation-august-2022 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:17:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/ultimate-collection-family-faith-formation-resources If you were going to fill a gift basket with the ultimate collection of family faith formation resources for churches, which titles would you include? Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/ultimate-collection-family-faith-formation-resources Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:34:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/23-identities-we-bear-christ-free-printable One of my favorite bloggers, Maggie Whitley, has created a wonderful resource on the identities we bear when we are rooted in Christ. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/23-identities-we-bear-christ-free-printable Tue, 24 May 2022 14:36:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/super-fun-way-help-families-form-faith-summer The start of summer provides your church with a wonderful window of opportunity to give families with children faith-forming ideas and the tools they’ll need to try them at home. Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/super-fun-way-help-families-form-faith-summer Tue, 17 May 2022 12:30:03 +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/discussion-guide-open-wonder-bonus-episode-sandra-van During each episode of the Open to Wonder podcast, hosts Chris Schoon and yours truly explore with our guests all kinds of faith questions: big ones, small ones, weird ones, and hard-to-talk-about-in-church ones, and we invite listeners to imagine wh Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/discussion-guide-open-wonder-bonus-episode-sandra-van Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:30:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/how-engage-your-church-conversations-about-beyond-sunday During each episode of the Open to Wonder podcast, hosts Chris Schoon and yours truly explore with our guests all kinds of faith questions: big ones, small ones, weird ones, and hard-to-talk-about-in-church ones, and invite listeners to imagine what Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/how-engage-your-church-conversations-about-beyond-sunday Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:47:14 +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/seeking-gods-face-our-new-reality After nearly two year of unpredictability and change, many of us are bone tired. Robin Basselin https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/seeking-gods-face-our-new-reality Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:10:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/four-fresh-ways-tell-christmas-story-family-gatherings Between eating dinner, exchanging gifts, and engaging in conversation at the annual Christmas gathering, sometimes our family has forgotten to retell the story that we’ve come together to celebrate. Sound familiar? Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/four-fresh-ways-tell-christmas-story-family-gatherings Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:26:53 +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