https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:26:52 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/how-do-you-engage-college-university-students-your-church So much thought and curriculum exists for supporting young people through the end of secondary school / high school, but there seems to be less available material for young people once they graduate. What needs have you noticed your college / university students have? Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/how-do-you-engage-college-university-students-your-church Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/hip-hop-heidelberg-translating-catechism-streets-part-ii Hip and Hop and the Heidelberg Catechism: Part 2   By Reginald Smith   Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/hip-hop-heidelberg-translating-catechism-streets-part-ii Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/changing-how-we-disciple-teenagers In the CRCNA, we have been seeing an exodus of youth leaving the church after high school. Some would even dare to say that many of them have left long before that. The statistics are concerning. Ron DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/changing-how-we-disciple-teenagers Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/name-ministry-college-and-post-college-folks Does your church have a ministry for college and post-college folks? If so, what do you call it? I’m wondering about alternatives to the often-used “College and Career” group? Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/name-ministry-college-and-post-college-folks Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:32:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/8-gift-ideas-grads-your-church Do you have a graduate in your church or community? Here are some ideas for unique and meaningful gifts.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/8-gift-ideas-grads-your-church Wed, 27 May 2020 14:10:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/guide-bullying-awareness-and-prevention In the Guide to Bullying Awareness and Prevention, you can find shocking statistics, read about what is bullying, what types of bullying are, discover signs of abusers and those who being abused, how to cope with i Sandra Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/guide-bullying-awareness-and-prevention Tue, 05 May 2020 11:39:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/call-action Were you able to attend Inspire 2019 or follow any updates? Ron DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/call-action Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:31:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/3-ways-send-college-students As late summer rolls around, thousands of university students pack their bags and head off for another year of school. This season is notably difficult for parents of these students, but their absence is also felt by church congregations. The good news? Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/3-ways-send-college-students Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:20:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/mixtapes-giving-expression-experience Before spotify playlists, I was downloading songs using iTunes onto my iPod. Before iTunes, I was downloading songs using illegal websites like Kazaa and Napster. Before Napster, I was burning CDs.   Corey Vanhuizen https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/mixtapes-giving-expression-experience Tue, 07 May 2019 15:08:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/we-want-learn-you-youth-worker-survey Youth Unlimited: Helping churches challenge youth to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and transform this world for him. ThereforeGo Ministries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/we-want-learn-you-youth-worker-survey Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:18:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/can-we-really-include-teens-disabilities Dear Youth Ministry Leader, I’ll bet that when you started your job at your church, you didn’t give special needs issues very much thought. You were just excited about sharing Jesus with the church’s young people! TOGETHER Small Groups https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/can-we-really-include-teens-disabilities Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:05:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/dig-applications-and-nomination-forms-available Dig is a summer program hosted at Calvin Seminary that helps youth uncover their future by exploring their callings while enriching and deepening their faith. By the end of the program, each student will leave with a clearer sense of their gifts and skills and an understanding of how God can Calvin Theological Seminary https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/dig-applications-and-nomination-forms-available Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:42:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/takeaways-pastor-marys-talk-why-millennials-are-hope-church Was anyone else able to listen to Calvin College Chaplain, Pastor Mary Hulst, speak on the topic of millennials and the church yesterday? She kicked off the 2018 January Series and I found her talk to be spot on as far as un Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/takeaways-pastor-marys-talk-why-millennials-are-hope-church Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:39:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/young-adult-bible-study-ideas I'm looking for study materials for a young adult (post-high/college age) group that is newly forming at Wayland CRC. I thought maybe a video series would help spark discussion. Any suggestions? Jodi Johnson https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/young-adult-bible-study-ideas Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:56:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/theological-thirstdays There is something happening at Blindman Brewing in Lacombe, AB called “Theological Thirstdays.” The idea was born when brainstorming the question "Is there a safe place for College & Careers people (young adults) to openly talk about the difficult questions and concerns they have regarding t Phil Drost https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/theological-thirstdays Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:52:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/when-it-seems-god-lied There are many promises throughout the Bible. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:8) Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/when-it-seems-god-lied Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:18:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/i-choose-hope If there is one thing running rampant in this culture it is negativity. People are more anxious and fearful than ever. There is great concern about the absence of young adults in our churches. Studies are reporting that young people are not able to articulate their faith or explain Jolene DeHeer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/i-choose-hope Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:17:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/college-students-need-your-church Over the next few weeks, colleges will be filling back up with students. Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/college-students-need-your-church Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:47:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/resources-study-hermeneutics-high-school-students Has anyone come across resources or study materials on hermeneutics? I am interested in starting a series with my high school students and would appreciate any ideas. Please feel free to share resources created for adults as I can make adjustments to gear towards teens.  Ken VanderLugt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/resources-study-hermeneutics-high-school-students Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:10:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/young-adult-bible-study-suggestions I'm in my first month of my position of "Director of Youth Ministries" at my church and have been approached to suggest some Bible Study resources for a resurrected Young Adult group. Steve van Breda https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/young-adult-bible-study-suggestions Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:40:42 +0000