https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:04:20 +0000 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:15:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/crc-youth-ministry-blogs-and-webinars We are in moments of transition within the Christian Reformed Church. With so many moving parts happening surrounding structure and culture, (i.e. 5 streams, Faith Formation ministries, new directors, Home/World missions, etc.) everything feels a little, oh I don’t know, messy. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/crc-youth-ministry-blogs-and-webinars Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:15:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/building-well My dad was a carpenter. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/building-well Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:28:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/season-expectations Every year around this time we see many people walk across the stage, celebrating a milestone moment and receiving a document that says, “Hey, you made it”. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/season-expectations Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:10:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-attitude-missions I love mission trips and service projects! In forty years of youth ministry, I have been on close to 100 of them. What’s not to love? Jolene DeHeer https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-attitude-missions Mon, 04 May 2015 14:54:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/preparing-ourselves-short-term-missions Over the past year, various people from youth ministry backgrounds have offered their collective voices to the content of this Youth Ministry Network blog. We hope you have found it to be helpful and encouraging. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/preparing-ourselves-short-term-missions Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:15:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/finding-rest-social-media-world The following is an excerpt from a Youth Specialties article entitled "The App Addicted Teen":  Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/finding-rest-social-media-world Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:42:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/drift Summer is over again and the necessary chore (for those of us who live in cold winter climates) of putting away our warm weather toys for another season has been completed. For me that means winterizing my sailboat for a long winter and protecting them from snow and ice. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/drift Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:48:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-prepared-are-we-change So if you are like me, I am soaking in the latest installment of World Cup matches and of particular interest, the Netherlands match against Costa Rica. The whole tournament has been filled with lots of intrigue and upsets. For example, who would have seen the past champions Spain, gett Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-prepared-are-we-change Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:47:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/preparation-half-battle Camping is one of those adventures in life that our family loves. To be able to set up our tents, fill up the air mattresses and ready our selves for a first evening gathering around the campfire, which brings back so many memories of Sabbath and rest. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/preparation-half-battle Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:12:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/i-remember-back-73 Each one of us carries within our beings stories of who we are. These reflections take us back to a place and time where we often see God at work in moments of His love and grace. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/i-remember-back-73 Mon, 12 May 2014 12:41:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/donuts-dining-room-set-and-red-paper-clips There is a room in God’s Kingdom somewhere in northern Alberta where His children tried something quite radical. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/donuts-dining-room-set-and-red-paper-clips Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:42:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/downton-abbey-and-new-youth-ministry-guide My name is Ron deVries, and I will be your next Youth Ministry guide. I am currently serving as Classis Alberta North Youth Ministry Consultant. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/downton-abbey-and-new-youth-ministry-guide Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:26:27 +0000