https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:25:57 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:36:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/well-done-good-and-faithful-servant Yesterday was Remembrance Day/Veterans Day. Add Thanksgiving on both sides of the border and it is no surprise that there’s currently an abundance of gratitude on social media. Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/well-done-good-and-faithful-servant Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:36:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-teams/who-are-we-pleasing Leaders cannot balance all the needs, wants, demands, expectations, suggestions and assumptions of the individuals they seek to serve. And they are not called to. So how can we be intentional about avoiding the people pleasing trap?  Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-teams/who-are-we-pleasing Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:15:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/biblical-foundations/bar-too-high-unrealistic-expectations Recently, in my search for high quality resources for leadership development I stumbled across a disturbing graphic. It was a triangle entitled "Theology of Leadership Development and Mentorship: Intimacy with the Triune God and Biblical Leadership". Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/biblical-foundations/bar-too-high-unrealistic-expectations Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:01:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/church-leadership-resourcescom Churchleadershipresources.com offers incredibly user-friendly access to a wide variety of highly relevant and practical articles, sermons, books, training material, and even a comprehensive, multi-levelled body of curriculum all devoted to equipping pastors and leaders to be able to raise up Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/church-leadership-resourcescom Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:48:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/how-christian-leaders-can-survive-being “Managing Ministry Stress” is a 4 part mini-course provided free of charge by Claybury International for Christian leaders in churches and Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/how-christian-leaders-can-survive-being Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:57:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/what-distinctly-christian-about-being-christian-leader How do, and how should, my convictions shape the way I lead? Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/what-distinctly-christian-about-being-christian-leader Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:41:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/does-leadership-development A couple of months ago I wrote a blog entitled "Spiraling to Strength in Lay Leadership" addressing the reality that many of our churches function in an 'on the ground training' model when it comes to Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/does-leadership-development Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:52:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-teams/permanent-revolution-playbook The Permanent Revolution Playbook, by Alan Hirsch and Tim Catchim, is a practical resource for assisting church leaders in identifying, understanding and intentionally engaging the fivefold ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers (APEST) that exist Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-teams/permanent-revolution-playbook Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:07:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/biblical-foundations/putting-leadership-development-box A simple square can serve as a profound reminder of the foundational pattern Jesus used for developing leadership in His disciples. It is a model that is easily applied to any relationship, setting, circumstance or demographic, and is infinitely flexible and scalable. Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/biblical-foundations/putting-leadership-development-box Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:40:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/leadership-development A LDN is a three-year, “on-the-job” training course in which trainees receive classroom instruction in biblical/theological knowledge, ministry skills, and spiritual formation. Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/leadership-development Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:40:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/rightnow-media-leadership-events-library Over 8,000 churches are using the RightNow Media platform to connect their people with the best of the best in church development training, some of whom just might be your neighbours. Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/rightnow-media-leadership-events-library Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:52:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/transition-leading-developing-leaders-change The North American Baptist (NAB) Conference's Leadership Center Initiative has been actively engaged for almost a decade in addressing the reality that not all gifted leaders will be gifted in leadership development. As part of it's description of the current state of leadership develop Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/transition-leading-developing-leaders-change Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:43:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/spiralling-strength-lay As an educator, I am amazed how the theories and models I use in the classroom are helpful in broader contexts. Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/spiralling-strength-lay Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:58:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-teams/protege-developing-your-next-generation Have you as a leader ever wished for more hands-on development and mentoring from a ministry veteran? Wouldn't that kind of investment accelerate, deepen and intensify your leadership skills and impact? Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-teams/protege-developing-your-next-generation Thu, 19 Jun 2014 19:04:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/biblical-foundations/what-does-leadership-development-mean As the librarian for the Leadership Development section of the Network, I have committed to gathering and posting resources that will equip and encourage us in the task of developing leaders. Sounds straightforward enough, right? Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/biblical-foundations/what-does-leadership-development-mean Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:48:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/dream-reality Hello! My name is Gwyneth Zylstra and thanks to funding from Classis Quinte Home Missions I am looking forward to being busy on the Network for the next several months- especially in the area of Leadership Development, Discipleship and Mission resources. Gwyneth Zylstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/dream-reality Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:06:49 +0000