https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:48:03 +0000 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/why-i-love-being-chaplain As an employee of CRCNA’s Thrive team living in San Diego, Calif. I work remotely from the office I keep in my garage. And I pretty much have the garage door up and open year round (did I mention that I live in San Diego?). Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/why-i-love-being-chaplain Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-december-2023 Thrive welcomes John Aukema, Jolene Veenstra, Matthew Ooms and Nichole Romero-Johnson as the latest endorsed chaplains in the Christian Reformed Church. Learn more about their stories below! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-december-2023 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-july-2022 I want to thank all of those who joined in on the Virtual Town Hall Meetings this past June. Much of the conversation centered on Synod 2022 as we discussed the impact of the Human Sexuality Report. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-july-2022 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:58:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/board-certification-association-professional-chaplains-apc Board certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) is within reach for chaplains. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/board-certification-association-professional-chaplains-apc Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:20:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-march-2022 Accountability. What's your first reaction when you read this word? Is it a word that sometimes makes you feel uneasy and a little bit apprehensive? Tim Rietkerk https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-march-2022 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:26:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-january-2022 One year ago, I started work as the Chaplaincy and Care Director. I love the work and the amazing people, Sarah and Carol, that I work with. Tim Rietkerk https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-january-2022 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:59:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/writing-spiritual-discipline At the end of September, over 100 Christian Reformed chaplains, along with 37 Reformed Church in America chaplains, gathered together for three days to worship, learn, rest, and celebrate with one another. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/writing-spiritual-discipline Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:57:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-november-2021 Thanks, Share, and Support. Tim Rietkerk https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-november-2021 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:21:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/resource-list-chaplains-training-2021 CRC Chaplaincy and Care Ministry is so grateful to have had a wonderful response to Chaplains Training 2021, which was held virtually from September 23-25. Thank you to all who contributed and participated in meaningful ways. We have compiled some of our resources for chaplain Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/resource-list-chaplains-training-2021 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:27:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplains-training-2021-video-resources CRC Chaplaincy and Care Ministry is so grateful to have had a wonderful response to Chaplains Training 2021, which was held virtually from September 23-25. Thank you to all who contributed and participated in meaningful ways. We have compiled a number of resources for chaplain Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplains-training-2021-video-resources Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:36:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-october-2021 My name is William Roelofs. I have recently completed my chaplain residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, near to where I grew up.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-october-2021 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:17:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-august-2021 My name is Timothy Kimbel. After completing nearly 20 years of service in the Michigan Army National Guard, I am answering God’s call to military chaplaincy. My military experiences and training at Calvin Theological Seminary have prepared me to connect well with soldiers and command teams. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-august-2021 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:52:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-august-2021 Not Normal: Playing to an Empty Stadium Tim Rietkerk https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-august-2021 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:48:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-july-2021 Plans for 2021 Annual Chaplain Training Tim Rietkerk https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-july-2021 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:23:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-june-2021 Chaplaincy and Care Ministry welcomes Daniel Roels, Hannah Smele and Blake Phillips. Learn more about their work and ministry below! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-faces-chaplaincy-june-2021 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:27:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-february-2021 One Year Later Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-february-2021 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:07:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/5-ways-chaplains-are-celebrating-ash-wednesday Ash Wednesday is Feb 17, and like many things, COVID has reshaped how we worship and practice our faith. Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/5-ways-chaplains-are-celebrating-ash-wednesday Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:25:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-december-2020 Planted Seeds Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-december-2020 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:21:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-october-2020 Wonderful Whirlwind Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-and-care-directors-note-october-2020 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:23:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-face-chaplaincy-hernan-zapata-thomack-october-2020 I delight in introducing myself, Hernan Zapata-Thomack, as a fish because my Chilean small town seemed like a small fishbowl in my childhood. Because I was growing and growing, my bowl became increasingly small. Then, I jumped into the immense ocean. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/new-face-chaplaincy-hernan-zapata-thomack-october-2020 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:33:34 +0000