https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:39:10 +0000 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:04:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/recommendations-pastors-salary A question came through via CRC chat this week from a treasurer working on the 2021 budget for his church. The treasurer asked: In the past, the CRCNA had recommendations for a pastor's salary. Do you have current recommendations or survey to help me in this process?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/recommendations-pastors-salary Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:04:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-mentors/how-are-pastors-coping-without-connection-weekly-preaching I have heard, anecdotally, about pastors who have had a very difficult time during COVID-19. Instead of regularly getting feedback (i.e. nods, an occasional  amen, or other words of affirmation)while they preach, they just see a solitary camera lens staring at them. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-mentors/how-are-pastors-coping-without-connection-weekly-preaching Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:43:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-connections-sunday I don't want to be insensitive but often on Sundays the same few people seem to "corner" the pastor at the front of church and "tie" him up for several minutes. I think it is important to have him be able to get out to the lobby and greet others, guests, etc. Any suggestions on how Gary Vander Bent https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-connections-sunday Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:50:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/looking-wisdom-covenant-marriage-agreement Dear fellow pastors: Len Kuyvenhoven https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/looking-wisdom-covenant-marriage-agreement Thu, 11 May 2017 14:45:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/do-you-have-co-pastoring-leadership-model I am looking for churches that use a co-pastoring model of leadership. Are you are willing to share your experiences/job description with a church that is considering this model? Please let me know. Thank you! Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/do-you-have-co-pastoring-leadership-model Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:15:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/continuing-education/ideas-pastors-continuing-education I am looking for some resources and opportunities to do some education in the areas of spiritual health and intellectual growth. What are pastors doing these days? Bruce Dykstra The River Community Church, Douglas, MA Bruce Dykstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/continuing-education/ideas-pastors-continuing-education Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:25:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/job-description-senior-and-associate Our church (Trinity CRC) is considering doing some restructuring and changing to the model of having a Senior Pastor and an Associate Pastor. Does your church currently use this model? Stanley & Monica Groothof https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/job-description-senior-and-associate Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:25:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/access-sermon-dvds Reading sermons are available but with the technology available today (e.g. computer, DVD player, projector, large screens) does anyone have access to appropriate sermons on DVD which could be used in an emergency if the pastor or guest pastor is suddenly unavailable? Jerry Oele https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/access-sermon-dvds Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:15:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/affirming-baptism-liturgy Appreciate the input regarding affirming baptism verses re-baptism. Does anyone have a meaningful and simple "affirming baptism" liturgy that one can use for an adult who wishes to public acknowledge and affirm their infant baptism in a special way? Jake Ritzema https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/affirming-baptism-liturgy Tue, 10 May 2016 13:10:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/property-finance-committee-mandate-what Our Church is in the midst of transition and we are looking to re-establish what it means to be a committee that takes care of the Property and the Finances of the church. Do we keep this group of people together as one entity or split it into two groups? Andrea Norg https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/property-finance-committee-mandate-what Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:16:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/are-there-books-comparecontrast-greco-roman-gods-ministry-jesus In Scripture, especially in the Old Testament, we see YHWH going up against and triumphing over pagan gods.  Just wondering if there are any books or articles that anyone knows of that compare/contrast the various Greco-Roman gods with the ministry of Jesus.   Jeff Brower https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/are-there-books-comparecontrast-greco-roman-gods-ministry-jesus Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:34:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/disclosure-church-staff-salaries Next week we are having our annual congregational meeting and according to the agenda just handed out, the council will now be the only ones who know what all the salaries for our paid staff are. Steve Nyenhuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/disclosure-church-staff-salaries Mon, 28 Apr 2014 01:28:29 +0000