https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:42:33 +0000 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:11:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-resource-crcna-youth-ministry-newsletter On September 5th, Faith Formation Ministries sent out the first (of what we hope will be many!) edition of the new CRCNA Youth Ministry newsletter. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-resource-crcna-youth-ministry-newsletter Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:11:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/sending-young-disciples-world-and DescriptionThis webinar provides guidelines to help congregations minister to high school students preparing for graduation and offer helpful tips on how to care for students once they are in college or at a university. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/sending-young-disciples-world-and Tue, 16 Feb 2016 21:35:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/canadian-youth-ministry-project-making-headway During the spring of 2015, Faith Formation Ministries launched a pilot project called the Canadian Youth Ministry Project. The focus of the project has been to equip youth leaders in Canada to do their work in more meaningful ways through webinars, blogs, Facebook posts, events and retreats, Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/canadian-youth-ministry-project-making-headway Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:59:39 +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/youth-leader-training-series/youth-leaders-top-teaching Description Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/youth-leaders-top-teaching Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:50:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/top-ways-start-your-season-well Description Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/top-ways-start-your-season-well Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:30:06 +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/digital-immigrants-ministering-digital-natives The terms Digital Native and Digital Immigrant were coined in the early 2000’s by Marc Prensky, an American writer reflecting on education and learning in the digital age.  The terms are useful metaphors for us to think about when we look at the new reality of ministry in a digital age. Koenraad Beugelink https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/digital-immigrants-ministering-digital-natives Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:45:37 +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/5-reasons-youth-ministry Mark Matlock recently posted on the Youth Specialties website the "5 reasons why the church NEEDS youth ministry". 5 Reasons the church needs youth ministry Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/5-reasons-youth-ministry Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:40:09 +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