https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:53:45 +0000 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-staff-life-150-bosses Thrive exists to equip and encourage congregations across our denomination. One area of recurring challenge is in the area of what are commonly referred to as “human resources” issues. (e.g. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-staff-life-150-bosses Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thrive-book-discussion-live-conversation-dr-w-david-o-taylor ....a respected theologian and pastor argues in this book that there is something for our physical bodies to do that decisively forms Christlikeness in us within the context of corporate worship. What we do with our postures, gestures, and movements in worship matters. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thrive-book-discussion-live-conversation-dr-w-david-o-taylor Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/responsive-readings-ten-commandments A few years back I preached a series of sermons on the Ten Commandments. As part of worship each week, we used a responsive reading of this key part of God's Law as a call to discipleship. There are several great readings out there. Brian Hofman https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/responsive-readings-ten-commandments Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/adventchristmas-worship-planning-roundtable-afternoon-and-evening Join us on Zoom on Thursday, October 19 for an Advent/Christmas worship planning roundtable. Come with ideas to share. Leave with ideas for what you might want to do in your church this year. Come plan with the planners! Two sessions offered: Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/adventchristmas-worship-planning-roundtable-afternoon-and-evening Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/apply-now-online-worship-leadership-certificate-course-2023-2024 Are you a CRC worship leader, pastor, planner, or team member who would like to study worship at a deeper level but don't have time or resources for a full degree program? Samford University offers 2 online certificate programs.   Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/apply-now-online-worship-leadership-certificate-course-2023-2024 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/awakening-program-hope-college-raising-worship-leaders People often ask me: “How did you get into ministry?" Katie Ritsema-Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/awakening-program-hope-college-raising-worship-leaders Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/where-did-you-worship-sunday Where did you worship this past Sunday? Drop a comment and let us know!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/where-did-you-worship-sunday Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:57:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/curiouser-and-curiouser When I was I college, I lived for three years on the Honors Floor, an intentional living-learning floor in the dorms for students who were, well, rather keen on their studies. Laura de Jong https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/curiouser-and-curiouser Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/vacant-church-worship-leader-roundtable-march-9-zoom Are you a worship leader serving in a church that's currently without a pastor? This presents many unique challenges! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/vacant-church-worship-leader-roundtable-march-9-zoom Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/coming-soon-faith-practices-summer-series-20 Curious what's new with the Faith Practices Project? Karen De Boer and Katie Roelofs share what's coming up this summer with the release of the second set of Faith Practices: Faith Practices 2.0! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/coming-soon-faith-practices-summer-series-20 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-resources-celebrate-epiphany Epiphany ends the Christmas season and celebrates when the Magi visited Jesus. This list of resources will help you get started in celebrating the King of Kings! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-resources-celebrate-epiphany Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:22:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/sunday-morning-prayer-guide Sunday morning worship is one of the most important gatherings of each congregation each week. Often, more time and resources are dedicated to public worship than other programs or gatherings in the weekly life of the church. Jon Hoekema https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/sunday-morning-prayer-guide Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-songs-current-favorites-1 What are your current favorites? I’ll go first. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-songs-current-favorites-1 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:49:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/living-call-gospel-proclamation-worship-june-2022 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America to give a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/living-call-gospel-proclamation-worship-june-2022 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:39:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-trinity-sunday Trinity Sunday falls on the Sunday after Pentecost. After the celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, we turn our attention to the ongoing work of the Triune God in our world: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Many of our liturgical days are tied to specific events, but Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-trinity-sunday Tue, 31 May 2022 17:00:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/handels-messiah-and-divine-comfort "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for." Isaiah 40:1,2 Lloyd Wolters https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/handels-messiah-and-divine-comfort Tue, 10 May 2022 13:13:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thisiscrcworship THIS is CRC Worship! Worship Ministries is thrilled to bless you with this reminder of our unity in Jesus Christ through our worship. In all the beautiful and diverse ways our congregations worship each week, we share one Lord and one faith. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thisiscrcworship Tue, 10 May 2022 12:43:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/why-youth-dont-new-worship-songs A recent Banner article titled Why Youth Don't Like New Worship Songs generated robust discussion (over 6 Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/why-youth-dont-new-worship-songs Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:57:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/holy-week-playlist Christian singer and songwriter, Ellie Holcomb, has created a Holy Week playlist. Check it out below!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/holy-week-playlist Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:06:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/song-resurrection A poem celebrating Jesus' resurrection.  Theodore Lim https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/song-resurrection Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:48:45 +0000