https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:03:51 +0000 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:52:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/bible-study-suggestion-adult-teen-level-understanding I'm looking for a Bible study that can be done without a group or facilitator for my sister-in-law who has a head injury. She is 51 and at about a 13 to 14 year old level intellectually. Any ideas? Kathy Rogers https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/bible-study-suggestion-adult-teen-level-understanding Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:52:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/bible-study-help-adults-dementia I'm a relatively new (4 months) pastor/chaplain (there are 3 of us) at Holland Christian Homes in Brampton. We have a unique ministry to a variety of the 1100 residents (average age is 87) who live on our campus. Richard Bodini https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/bible-study-help-adults-dementia Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:04:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/bible-studies-people-special-needs I am trying to locate CRC materials for Bible studies and/or catechetical instruction for people with special needs.  Any suggestions? Ron Gleason https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/bible-studies-people-special-needs Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:30:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/resources-include-new-church-member-who-has-down Hi! I'm interested in some resources for a family that has recently started attending our church. They have an 18 year old daughter who has Down syndrome. Her father asked if she could go in the nursery and color, but we aren't sure if that is the best place for her. Irene VanKooten https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/resources-include-new-church-member-who-has-down Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:20:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/mental-health/ideas-mental-health-ministry-training I am wondering about ministry training for church leaders, pastoral care teams, disability advocates, and others who deal with disabilities, especially in the area of mental health.  Harold Struyk https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/mental-health/ideas-mental-health-ministry-training Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:06:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/what-resources-are-available-related-friendship-sunday I am looking for resources related to Friendship Sunday. I'd love to hear your best practices, texts pastors have used, or any other helpful tips you may have.  Thanks for your help!  Martin Dam https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/what-resources-are-available-related-friendship-sunday Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:06:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/accessibility/inclusivity-alternative-worship-formats At our church, we (like many) are having serious conversations about our evening worship services. Kory Plockmeyer https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/accessibility/inclusivity-alternative-worship-formats Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:23:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/helping-people-intellectual-disabilities-feel-included Our Friendship Class has recently been blessed by a large group of new members from 19 local group homes. Our class normally meets on Sunday mornings before church. Many of our friends find it hard to sit through class and then worship time so they go home after class. Steve Nyenhuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/helping-people-intellectual-disabilities-feel-included Tue, 27 May 2014 15:22:17 +0000