https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:16:45 +0000 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-missionary-reconnect-trip As a missionary with Resonate Global Mission, my wife Sara and I recently finished four months in the US visiting supporting churches, friends, and family. It was a blessing. During our cross-country road trips, we had ample time to reflect on the Church and on American life and culture. Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-missionary-reconnect-trip Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/why-not-pay-pastors-attend-trainings In our Resonate Global Mission work in East and Southern Africa, we are very deliberate about not paying for the costs of participants to attend trainings, whether trainings like Educational Care, Timothy Leadership Training, or any other informal teachings of church leaders. Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/why-not-pay-pastors-attend-trainings Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:46:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/power-four-page-sermons-uganda When I went to seminary, I was taught how to preach using the four page structure as outlined by Paul Scott Wilson in his book, The Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching. Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/power-four-page-sermons-uganda Sat, 15 Aug 2020 12:35:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/devotional-development-workers-and-missionaries Today I want to look at the topic of financial generosity. I write this devotional for development workers, missionaries, and those involved in trying to help materially poor people. I write to all people involved in this work, whatever their country of origin, not only to North Americans. Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/devotional-development-workers-and-missionaries Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:33:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/does-africa-need-more-bible-colleges As I travel around East Africa and North America for my work, I meet many generous and visionary church members, pastors, and foreign missionaries. Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/does-africa-need-more-bible-colleges Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:57:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/do-i-sacrifice Mark 10:28-31 Peter said to him, “We have left everything to follow you!” Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/do-i-sacrifice Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:20:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/three-things-crc-can-learn-pag-uganda Sometimes when we teach, it’s easy to forget that students also have knowledge to offer to us. Through my World Renew position in Uganda, I had the privilege of teaching pastors from Pentecostal Assemblies of God churches (PAG). While these pastors had an urgent need for biblical and th Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/three-things-crc-can-learn-pag-uganda Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:38:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/thoughts-about-preaching It's interesting being "ordained."  It's a funny thing if you think about it. Let me explain. This last Sunday I preached at Stephenville CRC, which is a couple hours away, because their pastor is on vacation. Anthony Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/thoughts-about-preaching Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:27:07 +0000