https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:54:18 +0000 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:26:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/fair-community-port-st-lucie Reading over grant applications from CRC church planters is always a joy for those of us on the church planting team here at Resonate Global Mission -- it is inspiring to see how these church planters are leading their congregations to love God and love their neighbors in creative and practical w Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/fair-community-port-st-lucie Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:26:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-journey-australia In 17 countries around the world, God is moving as Coffee Break groups gather to learn about the Bible, build friendships, and grow closer to God together. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-journey-australia Thu, 11 May 2017 18:58:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/coffee-break-and-story-hour Come join the fun! Inspire is a new kind of gathering where ministry leaders of all kinds will meet together for shared learning, to swap ideas and be inspired. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/coffee-break-and-story-hour Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:33:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/praying-our-eyes-open-martin-mi At eight o’clock this Sunday morning, where the pavement turns to dirt road on the eastern edge of Martin, MI, a group of people will gather at East Martin CRC to pray and to talk about how God has been working. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/praying-our-eyes-open-martin-mi Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:43:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/creating-together In a historic church building in downtown Lincoln, Neb., a young congregation is cultivating new community and life. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/creating-together Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:43:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/tuning-learn-communication-bible When Duranno Publishing asked Grace Paek to speak on communications, she said no. After all, this was not her field—she said “I do small groups, not communications.” The next year, a TV show asked her to speak on communications, and she turned them down as well. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/tuning-learn-communication-bible Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:03:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/fresh-coffee-break-training-korea Grace Paek has been training Coffee Break trainers in Korean for twelve years, but this year she led a training that looked a little different. On Oct. 31, the Coffee Break trainers in Korea gathered for a week of training in Incheon, Korea, hosted generously by Inchun Joong-Ang Church. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/fresh-coffee-break-training-korea Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:51:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-coffee-break-groups-cape-town Last week in Cape Town, South Africa, a women’s ministry leader and two seminary students began leading their very first Coffee Break small groups. Despite facing challenges such as finances, these young leaders are eager to dive into Bible study with their groups. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-coffee-break-groups-cape-town Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:57:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/discovering-bible-delhi-and-kolkata When Sooyoungro Presbyterian Church in Busan, Korea, realized the effectiveness of Coffee Break groups for global missions, they decided to have all of their missionaries trained in Coffee Break. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/discovering-bible-delhi-and-kolkata Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:55:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-retreat-draws-70-women-equipping-and On the last weekend in September, seventy women from New Hampshire to Maryland gathered together for training, peer learning, and encouragement at the fourth annual New England Coffee Break retreat. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/coffee-break-retreat-draws-70-women-equipping-and Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:39:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/celebrating-15-years-coffee-break-merced-ca Every week, a life-sized cardboard cutout stands outside a church in Merced, CA.  The “Coffee Break girl” usually sports a funky hair bow, a cup of coffee, and a welcoming smile. Erica Eizenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/celebrating-15-years-coffee-break-merced-ca Mon, 10 Oct 2016 19:27:40 +0000