https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:08:07 +0000 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:39:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/spanish-language-welcome-crc This past fall the first ever Spanish language orientation to the Christian Reformed Church took place in southern California. The event was sponsored by the Consejo Latino (the association of Spanish speaking CRC leaders) and the denominational Candidacy Committee. CRCNA Candidacy https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/spanish-language-welcome-crc Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:39:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/when-god-ruins-your-expectations-his-perfect-plan This month I finished off my second year at Calvin Seminary. Zack DeBruyne https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/when-god-ruins-your-expectations-his-perfect-plan Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:13:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/not-our-doorstep-our-homes-world-here-calvin-seminary Have you heard the phrase “The world is at our doorstep!”? In just a few words, it conveys an increasingly familiar phenomenon – the globalization of our world. (Cue the Disney song, “It’s a small world after all!”) Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/not-our-doorstep-our-homes-world-here-calvin-seminary Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:43:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/141-years-and-counting On September 25, 2016, Jackie and I were privileged to attend the 20th Anniversary Service for New Life Christian Reformed Church in New Lenox, Illinois. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/141-years-and-counting Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:08:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/long-obedience-same-direction This year, before the presentation of 47 candidates to the synod of the Christian Reformed Church of North America, I was privileged to celebrate, encourage, and commend the candidates with a brief address. To the 2016 candidates for ministry, I read the following: Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/long-obedience-same-direction Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:24:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/edge-commencement-blessing-and-challenge Commencement is one of the most highly anticipated events of the academic year, and this year it did not disappoint. May 21, 2016 marked a wonderful day! Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/edge-commencement-blessing-and-challenge Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:02:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/pastors-perspective As the interim pastor who doesn’t have “a pony in this race,” I have found it most interesting to be here and, in a minimal way, a part of the process. George Vink https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/pastors-perspective Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:00:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/clogged-system In a post titled The System, Scott Hoezee becomes the latest person to suggest that the Christian Reformed Church’s system for calling pastors may no longer be serving the church well. Norman Visser https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/clogged-system Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:05:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/system The Synods of the Reformed Church in America and the Christian Reformed Church in North America are now history. At the CRC Synod, as usual, a raft of new candidates for the ministry was approved. This year there were 44 names on the list. Scott Hoezee https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/system Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:16:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/oil-donkeys-and-bread 1 Samuel 10:  1 Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over his inheritance? 2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel’s tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. Larry Doornbos https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/oil-donkeys-and-bread Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:05:29 +0000