https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:58:55 +0000 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:39:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/growing-projects-unique-way-be-part-solution-world As our attention turns to World Hunger Sunday, we invite our U.S. churches to consider starting a Growing Project with Growing Hope Globally! Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/growing-projects-unique-way-be-part-solution-world Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:39:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/whatwouldyoubring-campaign-highlights-refugee As we enter the Christmas season, with all the advertisements about what we should buy and images of lots of presents under the tree, it's especially poignant that we remember refugees and internally displaced persons. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/whatwouldyoubring-campaign-highlights-refugee Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:53:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/community-garden-grant-recipients-announced-world-renew World Renew, an international community development and disaster response organization based in Grand Rapids, MI, recently announced its community garden grant recipients. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/community-garden-grant-recipients-announced-world-renew Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:18:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-international-womens-day Around the world, March 8 is celebrated as International Women's Day. I have spent the week looking at women in the Gospels, to have a stronger understanding about the Biblical view of women. Ruairidh Waddell https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-international-womens-day Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:58:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/summer-missions-trips-its-not-all-about-you You know how sometimes you read something, and it sticks with you, but you’re not sure why? Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/summer-missions-trips-its-not-all-about-you Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:33:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-north-american-church-can-learn-churches-overseas There is a lot of talk about the convergence of World Missions and Home Missions. As an employee of World Renew, I’m a bit removed from the conversations. But one thing that has struck me after working for more than a decade to connect churches in the U.S. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-north-american-church-can-learn-churches-overseas Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:25:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/world-renews-approach-funding-missions There are many questions that churches ask as they discern a possible ministry partnership. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/world-renews-approach-funding-missions Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:10:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/cultivating-global-volunteer-partnerships 1. What has World Renew’s Global volunteer program been learning about nurturing cross-cultural relationships of mutual learning? Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/cultivating-global-volunteer-partnerships Tue, 11 Feb 2014 12:07:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/churches-communities-cows-and-children One of the kindest signs of community that we as a family have experienced in our Neland CRC congregation is the way the whole faith family contributes to an educational fund that helps parents meet the heavy tuition load while their kids are in school. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/churches-communities-cows-and-children Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:07:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/are-missions-organizations-you-support-excellent In the world of missions, disaster response, and community development, there are a lot of organizations. A LOT. World Renew works in partnership with a lot of them.  Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/are-missions-organizations-you-support-excellent Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:07:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/most-read-global-missions-posts-2013 10. Getting Involved in Global Missions Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/most-read-global-missions-posts-2013 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:07:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/how-your-church-uniquely-called-missions Last weekend I had the privilege of meeting with representatives from five churches currently involved in global partnerships through World Renew, five churches that are thinking about getting involved, and seven international staff. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/how-your-church-uniquely-called-missions Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/funding-global-missions “The traditional Western approaches to the funding of missions seem increasingly inadequate,” writes Ellen Livingood in a 2007 Interchange Posting. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/funding-global-missions Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/equipping-local-churches-west-africa-do-missions Yan* is a wonderful example of what World Renew’s ministry is all about. Rather than sending staff to teach literacy classes or provide training in agriculture, World Renew equips local churches to carry out these ministries. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/equipping-local-churches-west-africa-do-missions Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/favorite-resources-mission-committees With the start of a new school year, your mission committee might be looking for some new and interesting ways to promote missions within your congregation. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/favorite-resources-mission-committees Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/thoughts-free-stuff Living at World Hunger Relief, we think a lot about living simply just like we did when we were in Uganda.  (For one thing, we use composting toilets so our waste doesn't leave the farm!)  Anyway, World Hunger Relief exists to help alleviate world hunger in three main ways: through trai Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/thoughts-free-stuff Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/global-missions-and-belhar-genesis-homosexuality-and I’ve noticed a disturbing trend online and in the church in general; it’s the controversial issues that get all the attention. I know this isn’t new. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/global-missions-and-belhar-genesis-homosexuality-and Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/global-missions-new-church-starts-distraction I spend quite a bit of time with church planters, even though my primary ministry role is assisting existing churches in transitioning toward a missional posture. Both church planting and refocusing involve congregational DNA. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/global-missions-new-church-starts-distraction Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-does-your-church-most-need-order-engage Steve Van Zanen, Director for Missions Education & Engagement for Christian Reformed World Missions, has been researching what churches identify as needing from missions agencies. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-does-your-church-most-need-order-engage Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/timothy-leadership-training-transforms-churches-and Pastor Charles Lussesa has been leading the congregation of the Free Pentecostal Church in the village of Mwambaluhi in Sengerema for the last two years. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/timothy-leadership-training-transforms-churches-and Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:01:38 +0000