https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:06:57 +0000 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:54:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/advent-and-christmas-resource-roundup-waiting-expectantly In my home growing up, Advent was little more than a countdown to Christmas—a countdown to opening presents for us kids. Even while we recognized that celebrating Jesus’ birth was the reason for the season, Advent was not part of our family’s annual rhythm. Maybe you can relate. Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/advent-and-christmas-resource-roundup-waiting-expectantly Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:54:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/what-does-family-faith-formation-look-canada It started with a simple question: “What do parents need in order to disciple their children well at home?” In response to that question, sixteen organizations, including the CRC’s Faith Formation Ministries, have partnered with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) over the past two years t Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/what-does-family-faith-formation-look-canada Thu, 05 May 2022 13:16:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/stoking-spirit-your-marriage-video-series Family Fire is proud to share a series of videos on improving your marriage called, “Stoking the Spirit in Your Marriage.” Based on a long-running series of in-person marriage seminars by our producers, Pastors Deb and Steven Koster, these videos discuss skills and fundamentals ever Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/stoking-spirit-your-marriage-video-series Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:21:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/ministry-uganda-teletherapy-new-normal Resonate Global Mission sponsors a radio program called Going Deeper: The Bible and Theology Hour on ETOP Radio 99.4 FM. This program is a teaching radio show based out of Soroti, Uganda. Stephen Omoko https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/ministry-uganda-teletherapy-new-normal Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:56:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/most-important-book-parent-or-mentor-will-ever-read What is the last book you recommended to a friend? Or the last time you couldn’t get your nose out of a book? Lenae Bulthuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/most-important-book-parent-or-mentor-will-ever-read Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:42:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/10-ways-bring-your-girl-anxious-confident-summer Anxious? Bored? Lonely? All these might be words your girl has verbally or nonverbally expressed this summer. When that happens, how do you respond? How can you help your girl grow into the confident, bold girl God created her to be?  Lenae Bulthuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/10-ways-bring-your-girl-anxious-confident-summer Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:36:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/7-ways-fill-your-familys-road-trip-fun-and-faith Whether you’re traveling across the country or making a day trip, it’s possible to make your drive as memorable as your destination. Gas tanks may run empty, but with intentionality, your family can keep their internal tanks full with these fun and faith-filled ideas! Lenae Bulthuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/7-ways-fill-your-familys-road-trip-fun-and-faith Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:00:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/use-devotional-instead-sunday-school-materials-weekly-study Rather than buying Sunday School material this fall, I would like to purchase a bulk order of a devotion book to give to each family in our church. Wondering if others have done this? Any recommendations? Heather De Boer https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/use-devotional-instead-sunday-school-materials-weekly-study Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:57:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/west-michigan-adopted-peoples-group-qa Hello, Andrew Rienstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/west-michigan-adopted-peoples-group-qa Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:52:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/grandparenting Some of us have attended the Legacy Coalition Grandparenting Summits in recent years and came away with a new appreciation for our privileged position as grandparents in our families. Deut. 4:9 says, "... teach your children AND your children's children...." Ted Mejan https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/grandparenting Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:32:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/biblical-discipline-guide-christian-parents Disciplining our children is one of our most important responsibilities as parents―perhaps right behind feeding, housing, and protecting them. Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/biblical-discipline-guide-christian-parents Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:33:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/fresh-ideas-family-faith-formation I’m a child of the 1970s who was raised in a ranch-style home in small-town Ontario by Dutch immigrant parents. Our family attended the local Christian Reformed church. On Sunday mornings I learned about God in Sunday school. Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/family-ministry/fresh-ideas-family-faith-formation Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:55:40 +0000