https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:12:20 +0000 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:22:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/share-your-sermon-series What is the topic of your current sermon series?  Share below!    Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/share-your-sermon-series Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:22:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/share-your-sermon-series-0 Is your church in the middle of a sermon series or starting a new one? If so, what is the topic? Share below!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/share-your-sermon-series-0 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:19:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/current-sermon-series Is your church in the middle of a sermon series? If so, what is the topic?  Comment below!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/current-sermon-series Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:23:25 +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/share-your-sermon-series Is your church in the middle of a sermon series or getting ready to start a new one? If so, what is the topic? We would love to hear from you! Share in the comments below.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/share-your-sermon-series Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:18:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/lets-talk-sermons Is your church in the middle of a sermon series or getting ready to start a new one this fall? If so, what is the topic? Wouldn’t it be cool to see which passages of scripture and themes other churches are exploring? Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/lets-talk-sermons Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:52:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/how-consumer-culture-threatens-destroy-pastors Jen Hatmaker is a pastor’s wife, a writer, a mom, a public speaker, and an advocate for pastors. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/how-consumer-culture-threatens-destroy-pastors Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:31:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/does-expressing-emotion-make-better-sermons I was watching NBC’s The Voice last week when I was struck by how often the coaches tell aspiring singers to show more emotion. In a recent episode, Voice coach Alicia Keys asked team member Christian Cuevas where his sound comes from. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/does-expressing-emotion-make-better-sermons Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:22:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/perfect-attendance “Regular” worship attendance is now defined as participating twice in one month, according to EWSA (Evangelical Worship Statistics of America).  Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/perfect-attendance Thu, 12 May 2016 16:40:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/most-memorable-sermon-youve-ever-heard Do you remember what your pastor preached about last week? How about last month? Or, to get really crazy, what about last YEAR? Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/most-memorable-sermon-youve-ever-heard Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:19:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/ice-hockey-and-appreciating-your-pastor As you may recall, October is Pastor and Ministry Appreciation Month. How does this month look to a PASTOR? Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/ice-hockey-and-appreciating-your-pastor Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:46:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/caring-pastors/pastor-and-ministry-appreciation-month It’s October! This means that it is officially (drum roll, please...) Pastor and Ministry Appreciation month.  Does your church take advantage of this opportunity to thank your pastor, ministry leaders, and volunteers? If not, this is a great year to start!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/caring-pastors/pastor-and-ministry-appreciation-month Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:17:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/digital-age-how-many-hours-should Many churches are wrestling with the changes that technology brings.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/digital-age-how-many-hours-should Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:36:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/whats-sermon-name There are many different scenarios in which the name or title is important. We might base decisions on which books to read, movies to see, or possibly even which restaurant to eat based upon the name. Words can invoke feelings of curiosity, encouragement, or familiarity.   Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/whats-sermon-name Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:23:59 +0000