https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:05:02 +0000 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:16:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/dehumanization-human I am convinced that the diversity work of the Christian Reformed Church is the humanization of God’s work in the world. Let me explain. Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/dehumanization-human Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:16:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/diversity-notes-synod-2022 The Office of Diversity supports leaders representing Korean, African American, First Nations, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander communities. Together, these groups represent about one-third of all CRCNA churches today. And they are growing! This is change! Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/diversity-notes-synod-2022 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:42:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/pentecost-fire The day of Pentecost was known as the day of harvest. According to the Old Testament, the Pentecost was one of the three major festivals where Jews expected something new to happen. Pentecost represented the first fruits of the harvest of God’s salvation. Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/pentecost-fire Thu, 05 May 2022 13:47:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/my-racial-education Chicago made up its mind about me. As a kid, I took weekly trips downtown and watched people of every hue. Wandering through Marshall Field department store, I noticed the security guards who kept a close eye on me. These guards made up their minds about me. Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/my-racial-education Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:58:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/california-dreaming A Note from Reggie Smith, Director of the CRCNA Office of Diversity: Dear Friends, Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/california-dreaming Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:06:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/young-king-david-and-todays-diaspora Some years ago, when I was a pastor, someone told me that even though I was chosen as pastor by their congregation, I was not their pastor. The words shocked me. The person remained a member of my church but never allowed me to pastor them. Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/young-king-david-and-todays-diaspora Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:39:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/doing-new-thing A Note from Reggie Smith, Director of the CRCNA Office of Diversity: Dear Friends, Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/doing-new-thing Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:59:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/abraham-and-ellis “For he [Abraham] was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God” ~Hebrews 11:10 NIV Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/abraham-and-ellis Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:01:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/crc-survey-says I recently received my February 2021 issue of The Banner in the mail. I sat down in my green Lazy-Boy recliner in my living room to read. Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/multicultural/crc-survey-says Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:56:39 +0000