https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:49:12 +0000 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:08:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/candidacy-sunday-resources Candidacy Sunday is June 26, 2022. It provides churches a great opportunity to thank God for the men and women who anticipate being approved as candidates each year at synod.  Below you will find resources to help your church celebrate this day, including: CRCNA Candidacy https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/candidacy-sunday-resources Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:08:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/lapsed-ordination-should-i-pursue-ordination-bi-vocational-pastor Context: I was an ordained minister of the word for 14 years in the CRCNA. I then no longer felt a call to remain in full time ministry. I have, however, worked in worship ministry for the past 15 years, often receiving compensation for my work. In addition I have often volunt Tim Kauffman https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/lapsed-ordination-should-i-pursue-ordination-bi-vocational-pastor Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:58:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/new-bible-overview-online-learning-resource Calvin Seminary Professor Sarah Schreiber has just completed work on a basic Bible Overview online learning resource. This resource will be useful for potential commissioned pastors, current and aspiring leaders in lifelong learning, and even for potential adult education settings in ch CRCNA Candidacy https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/new-bible-overview-online-learning-resource Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:17:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/innovative-clinical-pastoral-education-opportunity Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is one of the most effective tools to train pastors for effective pastoral care. Through a special grant, Rev Karl Van Harn, Director of CPE at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Michigan, is offering an innovative version of CPE to CRCNA Candidacy https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/innovative-clinical-pastoral-education-opportunity Fri, 31 Jul 2020 23:53:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/ethnic-leaders-institute-ministry-elim-2019 We are excited to share information about the ELIM program—a CRC orientation for pastors affiliating with the CRCNA via either Article 8 or 23 (Ministers of the Word or Commissioned Pastors). This eight day event is patterned after the well received KIM (Korean Institute in Ministry) and is CRCNA Candidacy https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/ethnic-leaders-institute-ministry-elim-2019 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:44:45 +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/welcome-family-brochure Contact between congregations and ministries of different denominations has become a normal part of our lives. Sometimes this contact leads to a desire for a closer and more formal relationship. CRCNA Candidacy https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/welcome-family-brochure Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:53:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/mentor-resourcing-gathering The Candidacy Committee is sponsoring the "Mentor Resourcing Gathering" on Wednesday, October 31 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. David Koll https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/mentor-resourcing-gathering Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:25:12 +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/ten-ways-discern-call-ordained-pastoral-ministry The calling to ordained pastoral ministry is as old as the church, and it continues to be a significant form of service. But how do you know if this calling is for you? Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/candidacy/ten-ways-discern-call-ordained-pastoral-ministry Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:41:35 +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