https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:51:55 +0000 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:43:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/despite-travel-restrictions-international-church When the COVID pandemic hit last year, canceling tours and trips, ministries around the world wondered how it would affect partnerships between North America and the churches and communities they support overseas. Much to our surprise, these relationships not only survived but thrived. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/despite-travel-restrictions-international-church Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:43:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/handy-checklist-spring-cleaning-your-missions-program Something about January makes me want to clean and get organized. It’s kind of like spring cleaning, except that spring is a few months away. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/handy-checklist-spring-cleaning-your-missions-program Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:47:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/addressing-often-unspoken-missionary-struggles It’s that time of year again! Missionaries and field staff are making their rounds to supporting churches. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/addressing-often-unspoken-missionary-struggles Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:20:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/breathe-new-life-church-missions Does your global missions strategy feel scattered to the ends of the earth? Is it difficult to remember which missionaries your church supports? Wish your congregation would get more interested in missions? Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/breathe-new-life-church-missions Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:49:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-cross-cultural-outreach Cross-cultural outreach does not mean you have to leave your country! You don’t even have to leave your province or state! North America is made up of many different cultures: urban and rural, downtown and suburban, Canadian and American… even in different churches within the same community! Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-cross-cultural-outreach Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:53:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-orientation ORIENTATION “Don’t Leave Home Without It!” Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-orientation Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:50:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-where-should-our-church Written by Lisa Sochacki Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-where-should-our-church Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:34:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-coming-home Now what? Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/serving-short-term-missions-coming-home Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:40:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/home-again Whether you went on a mission trip this summer or know someone who did, you might want to learn more about “re-entry”—what happens upon returning to a person’s home culture. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/home-again Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:44:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/prepare-yourself-spiritually-your-mission-trip As groups prepare for a mission trip, many focus on the logistics, sleeping arrangements and what tools need to be brought to the work site. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/prepare-yourself-spiritually-your-mission-trip Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:35:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/spiritual-side-service-learning-teams Service and Learning teams offer numerous possibilities for spiritual growth both individually and as a group. Offering time alone each morning whether 10 or 30 minutes, is a real gift to your team. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/spiritual-side-service-learning-teams Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:33:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/standards-excellence-short-term-missions 1. God-Centeredness An excellent short-term mission seeks first God’s glory and his kingdom, and is expressed through our: Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/standards-excellence-short-term-missions Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:05:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/keeping-flame-alive Most people like to play with fire. There's something rewarding about burning long sticks until they're short, melting things; roasting things; or just sitting and watching the flames. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/keeping-flame-alive Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:42:05 +0000