https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:54:16 +0000 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 01:23:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-prejudice The summer is a time of transition for many churches and pastors. For over 25 years, I have been an observer, participant and now resource person for pastoral search teams. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-prejudice Mon, 07 Aug 2017 01:23:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/last-lectures-commencement-and-calling On May 20, Calvin Theological Seminary will hold a commencement service honoring 126 graduates who completed various certificate and degree programs. We join together to give thanks to God for these students and this significant step of training and formation for them. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/last-lectures-commencement-and-calling Mon, 22 May 2017 00:20:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/when-were-you-last-filled-awe Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. Acts 2:43 Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/when-were-you-last-filled-awe Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:07:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/sorrow-joy-and-gratitude I got off the plane in Tokyo looking for a quiet place. I had been in the air for seven hours, and I knew that the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians had played the 7th game of the World Series during my flight. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/sorrow-joy-and-gratitude Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:57:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/friend-scripture-dr-arie-leders-last-lecture What would you say if you had one "last" opportunity to say it? A number of years ago, I saw a PBS program in which Carnegie Mellon University Professor Randy Pausch gave his "Last Lecture." Dr. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/friend-scripture-dr-arie-leders-last-lecture Tue, 03 May 2016 14:13:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/holy-discontent “Are we there yet?” Those words take me back in time to when my children – and if I admit it even my younger self – called out plaintively from the back seat of a car. “Are we there yet?” Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/holy-discontent Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:15:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/resolution-and-grace When the calendar turns to a new year, many people make resolutions to better themselves. Here are the most popular resolutions from a recent survey: Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/resolution-and-grace Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:56:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/ordinary-pastor I once read that we are changed by the people we meet and the books we read. I am a person changed by Pastor Case Admiraal. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/ordinary-pastor Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:11:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/how-do-you-measure-impact "You Are There” was a Walter Cronkite hosted television series from 1953 to 1957.  I do not remember those programs presented by the former CBS News Anchorman, but I do remember some Saturday morning revivals (in a shortened format) of this concept in the 1970’s. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/how-do-you-measure-impact Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:16:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/deep-skimming-what-would-you-recommend In the last few weeks, we have been focusing on beginnings. We have begun a new academic year at Calvin Seminary. One of those days began with faculty processing in their academic regalia for Convocation and ended with some of those same faculty members wearing shorts for a seminary-wide picnic. Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/deep-skimming-what-would-you-recommend Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:51:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/leadership-ministry-course-your-input-needed I have the privilege of not only being President of Calvin Theological Seminary, but also being given the post of Professor of Church Planting and Leadership.  For the last few years, I have shared a week with entering students in our Gateway class with Center for Excellence in Preaching Dir Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/leadership-ministry-course-your-input-needed Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:47:16 +0000