https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:59:26 +0000 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/ontario-church-injects-some-fun With post-pandemic church life gradually returning to ‘normal’, the congregation at New Life CRC (Guelph, Ontario) felt this was the right opportunity to ensure that the new normal was a better version of the old normal. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/ontario-church-injects-some-fun Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/bridge-app-adds-print-directory-and Throughout the pandemic, many churches turned to The Bridge App as a way to stay connected with members and to facilitate giving toward the church budget and other local ministry causes. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/bridge-app-adds-print-directory-and Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/praying-together-sunday-7 Like many other Christian Reformed congregations, members of Winnipeg’s Transcona CRC were unable to meet in person during the pandemic’s initial lockdown. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/praying-together-sunday-7 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:54:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/how-bridge-app-can-assist-your As smartphones and tablets have now slightly overtaken personal computers as the primary means for accessing digital information, local churches are also re-assessing how they communicate with their members. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/how-bridge-app-can-assist-your Tue, 04 May 2021 17:33:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app-allows-churches-cope-pandemic As local churches move rapidly to respond to the challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic, The Bridge App has also been responding quickly to support and assist participating churches. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app-allows-churches-cope-pandemic Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:09:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/utilizing-bridge-app-during-covid-19 A successful emergency plan depends on timely and effective communication. Recent events have forced churches to shift into emergency mode, with the cancellation of services and meetings, the need to communicate with members in a rapidly changing environment, and no clear timeline for when t Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/utilizing-bridge-app-during-covid-19 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:49:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/low-cost-low-tech-options-sharing-sundays-sermon During this time when worship services in the church building have been suspended, there are options for sharing Sunday’s message with your members. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/low-cost-low-tech-options-sharing-sundays-sermon Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:35:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/your-church-directory-your-smartphone As the catchy theme song from the ‘80s and ‘90s sitcom Cheers puts it, "You wanna be where everybody knows your name." Or, from the reverse perspective, if people don’t know your name it implies you’re still an outsider. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/your-church-directory-your-smartphone Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:49:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/best-practices-operational-oversight-and-staff Representatives from 10 churches in Southern Ontario recently met for a facilitated conversation, guided by Pastor Church Resources, to examine the challenges and opportunities of staff ministry while operating under a council-governed structure. The goal of the day was to benefit from Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/best-practices-operational-oversight-and-staff Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:24:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/whats-email-address First impressions are important. And while it may seem quite innocuous and innocent, an email address can play a major role in casting a first impression of your congregation. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/whats-email-address Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:24:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/does-your-church-have-communication-strategy Managing the distribution of information is becoming an increasing challenge for all organizations, and churches are not immune. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/does-your-church-have-communication-strategy Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:42:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/recognizing-volunteerism Before joining ServiceLink, I spent the better part of 30 years in the publishing industry. Often, it was necessary to remind editors and journalists to pay closer attention to the main competitor to our newspapers. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/recognizing-volunteerism Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:50:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/going-deliver-invitation "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV)  Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/going-deliver-invitation Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:23:24 +0000