https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:29:00 +0000 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Belonging- Where Do I Fit? https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/belonging-where-do-i-fit (A post written by John Simon of Mission Church AND Communication person for Generation Spark) John Simon https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/belonging-where-do-i-fit Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Empathy: A Vital Mentoring Posture https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/empathy-vital-mentoring-posture About three weeks ago, I (John Simon) started a part-time position as a chaplain for a local hospice care provider. While I’ve worked as a pastor for several years, hospice is a completely unique adventure for me. This is, in fact, my first rodeo. Ron DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/empathy-vital-mentoring-posture Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Breaking the Pecking Order https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/breaking-pecking-order Note: I’m not much of a “chicken raiser” myself, so please bear with my illustrations. We’ll be sure to leave contact info at the bottom for your frustrated, chicken-related feedback. (This article was written by John Simon, a member of our Generation Spark team) Ron DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/breaking-pecking-order Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000