https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:12:49 +0000 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:26:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/interfaith/resources-following-london-attack Greetings, my name is Pablo Kim Sun, a newly hired person to serve as Senior Leader for Anti-racism for CRCNA in Canada. I am profoundly honoured to be called to this sacred position and looking forward to journeying with you all in the work of anti-racism and intercultural conciliation. Pablo Kim Sun https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/interfaith/resources-following-london-attack Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:26:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/challenge-discipling-converts-islam         In the period of the 1970s to about 2000, there were many discussions about presenting the Gospel to Muslims. Since then, a new challenge has arisen, namely, how does one disciple new converts? This article looks at a resource from Duane A. John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/challenge-discipling-converts-islam Mon, 10 May 2021 09:47:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/ecumenical/gene-editing-technology-and-why Starting next month, the Canadian Council of Church’s Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group (FLSRG)—of which the CRC has membership through Dr. Canadian Council of Churches Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/ecumenical/gene-editing-technology-and-why Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:27:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/kaemingk-and-kuyper-lead-way Redeemer University hosted author and Fuller Seminary professor Matthew Kaemingk as their Emerging Public Intellectual Award recipient. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/kaemingk-and-kuyper-lead-way Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:31:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/dozen-bad-ideas-21st-century In his blog, "A Dozen Bad Ideas for the 21st Century", written almost 8 years ago, Dr. Mark Durie sketches out 12 ideas that make it nearly impossible to conduct a careful analysis of Islam. John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/dozen-bad-ideas-21st-century Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:11:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/christmas-and-real-night-power-lessness In Islam, there is a special night called the Night of Power/Destiny (or in Arabic, laylat al-Qadr). In this short piece, I would like to compare and contrast that night with the Christmas Eve. What is laylat al-Qadr? John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/christmas-and-real-night-power-lessness Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:04:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/diaspora-ministry di·as·po·ra [/dīˈaspərə/]noun Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/diaspora-ministry Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:54:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/notre-dame-church-profile The profile of Notre Dame de Paris has always been high. The grand cathedrals of medieval Europe have been described as having both an anchoring, foundational presence, and an uplifting, aspirational presence.  And Notre Dame functioned in both of those capacities. Cecil Van Niejenhuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/notre-dame-church-profile Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:23:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/how-should-public-prayer-be-conducted At our community senior men's club we have invited clergy do the invocation at our semi-monthly luncheons. The clergy are from a variety of Christian denominations, and I also recall a Jewish rabbi, a leader from the Bahá'í  community, and a Muslim imam. Ken Van Dellen https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/how-should-public-prayer-be-conducted Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:06:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/convince-exhort-proclaim-and-speak-boldly There is a statement floating around in mission circles that has been attributed to St. Francis. Likely he never said it, but lots of people like to repeat it. It goes: "Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary." John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/convince-exhort-proclaim-and-speak-boldly Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:41:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/character-building-through-interfaith-ministry More and more, people of other faith traditions are settling in Canada and the United States and becoming our neighbours. As we navigate a changing world and society, we are seeking to integrate witness and dialogue—but how do we best approach interfaith dialogue? Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/character-building-through-interfaith-ministry Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:23:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/where-are-evangelicals This week I attended a vigil at my local city hall for the victims of the mosque shooting in Quebec City in 2017. This year the event was much more inter-religious. I wondered if this was because of the shooting in the Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/where-are-evangelicals Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:15:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/faith-groups-canada-unite-their-voices-about On November 2, 2018, faith groups across Canada -- including the Christian Reformed Church in North America -- united their voices in an appeal to the people of Myanmar to "seek justice and reconciliation."   CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/faith-groups-canada-unite-their-voices-about Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:18:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/grants-help-canadian-congregations-work In John 17, Jesus prayed that those who believed in him would be united (John 17:21-23). CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/grants-help-canadian-congregations-work Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:47:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/canadian-council-churches-principles-peace Recently, the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) adopted a Principles of Peace document that you might find useful. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/canadian-council-churches-principles-peace Thu, 06 Sep 2018 11:35:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/interfaith-theology-lesslie-newbigin Lesslie Newbigin was a missionary to South India and active in the early ecumenical movement that developed out of the Edinburgh Conference of 1910. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/interfaith-theology-lesslie-newbigin Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:00:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/week-prayer-christian-unity The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized ecumenical services, and to share fellowship. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/week-prayer-christian-unity Tue, 29 May 2018 13:16:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/fear-power-worldview This is a follow up to a post I recently wrote on the Shame-Honor worldview.  Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/fear-power-worldview Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:47:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/shame-and-honor-guilt-and-righteousness How do we know what is right and what is wrong?  Your answer will be different depending on your worldview. And it’s important to keep these differences in mind when we enter the world of cross-cultural ministry. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/shame-and-honor-guilt-and-righteousness Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:16:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/muslim-leaders-are-speaking-out-against A rabbi, three imams, and four pastors sat down for dinner… Shannon Jammal-Hollemans https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/muslim-leaders-are-speaking-out-against Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:00:35 +0000