https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:14:24 +0000 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:41:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/10-ways-connect-your-neighbors-fall Many people might think of missions as going overseas, but what if God has placed you right in your neighborhood? We all have unique opportunities to share the love of Christ with those who are living right next door or down the street. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/10-ways-connect-your-neighbors-fall Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:41:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/3-ways-cheer-lonely-and-share-love-christ July 11 is #CheerUpTheLonelyDay. There are so many ways to make those in your community feel seen and valued. Everyone experiences a sense of loneliness or isolation in different seasons of life. We don’t always know what the people around us are going through. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/3-ways-cheer-lonely-and-share-love-christ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:19:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/3-books-about-loving-your-neighbor-your-summer-reading What’s on your summer reading list? Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/3-books-about-loving-your-neighbor-your-summer-reading Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/sent-you-are In the first verse of Luke 10 (our foundational Go Local text), those who follow Jesus are sent—but they don’t appear to be especially well-prepared for their mission. Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/sent-you-are Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/lets-put-greater-emphasis-jesus-resurrection-year The long 40 days of Lent are marked with somber fasting, awareness of the brokenness in today’s world, and reflection on the sin in our own lives. Often churches create variations on the Stations of the Cross to help us on this almost seven-week journey. Amy Schenkel https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/lets-put-greater-emphasis-jesus-resurrection-year Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/mary-poppins-and-sharing-our-testimonies As a child, one of my favorite movies was Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins is the most award-winning movie of all time and a timeless classic. The movie Saving Mr. Banks is about the making of Mary Poppins.  Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/mary-poppins-and-sharing-our-testimonies Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/when-jesus-said-take-nothing "Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals." —Luke 10:4a  Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/when-jesus-said-take-nothing Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:39:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/saving-name-jesus-jail-cell I came home after a long day and was ready for a nice dinner with my wife (Kristi). She greeted me warmly and said dinner would be ready soon. I sat in my favorite recliner and turned on the local news broadcast. I suddenly sat up and sighed out loud, "Oh my!" Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/saving-name-jesus-jail-cell Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:28:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/its-almost-time-go-home "Behold now is the accepted time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation." 2 Corinthians 6:2 Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/its-almost-time-go-home Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:28:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/are-you-giant "May the words of my mouthand the meditation of my heartbe pleasing in your sight, O LORD,my Rock and my Redeemer."   Psalm 19:14 Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/are-you-giant Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:05:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/jesus-family-thought-he-was-crazy-too I grew up in a loving, supportive, non-Christian family. I was told about the gospel of Jesus Christ through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ministry while I was in high school. When I first heard the gospel of Jesus, I told my coach that they needed to write a book about this. Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/jesus-family-thought-he-was-crazy-too Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:11:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/i-liked-it It didn’t take much. I simply commented on a post by a neighbor in our Buy Nothing group. She had said “I am a greeting card maker! Would there be interest if I offered a free paper crafting class over Zoom? Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/i-liked-it Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:19:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/go-tell-it-mountain-over-hills-and-your-neighbor "Go, tell it on the mountains,over the hills and everywhere,go, tell it on the mountain,that Jesus Christ is born." Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/go-tell-it-mountain-over-hills-and-your-neighbor Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:11:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/starting-and-finishing-lines-are-not-same This past weekend I was in the Boston area to teach the Go and Tell Evangelism Workshop and preach at Fairlawn CRC church. Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/starting-and-finishing-lines-are-not-same Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:39:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/strangers-life-long-friends I recently had the opportunity to meet and interview Alice Painter and Julie Dykstra, who have a remarkable meeting story and friendship spanning over 25 years. Juan Sierra https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/strangers-life-long-friends Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:56:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/what-your-anchor In our devotional today, I want to ask you a couple questions: Where do you find strength in times of trouble? What is the anchor for your soul to help you to endure the storms of life? Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/what-your-anchor Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:03:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/pray-lost-name One of the most important things to do before you share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others is that you need to pray for the lost by their name. You need to pray daily for the lost. You are praying for those people that God has put in your sphere of influence. Jim Halstead https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/pray-lost-name Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:35:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/how-church-el-salvador-transformed-community Timothy Leadership Training Program asks participants to complete an Action Plan with each manual they study. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/how-church-el-salvador-transformed-community Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:12:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/are-you-ready-be-answer-someones-prayer Recently, I read a story of friendship between a Christian and a Muslim that began at a bus stop. Peter Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/are-you-ready-be-answer-someones-prayer Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:09:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/7-reasons-diaspora-ministry-so-important-church Diaspora communities, or “scattered people,” are all around us. They may have moved to our communities as immigrants, sought safety as refugees, come to study as students, or traveled to work in seasonal jobs. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/7-reasons-diaspora-ministry-so-important-church Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:29:44 +0000