https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:53:17 +0000 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:03:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-content-coordinator-coffee-break-timothy-and Gillian Ferwarda recently joined the Raise Up Global Ministries team as the Content Coordinator. Gillian will use her gifts to develop curriculum for all three Raise Up programs: Coffee Break/Discover Your Bible, Educational Care, and Timothy Leadership Training. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-content-coordinator-coffee-break-timothy-and Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:03:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/juan-sierra-joins-coffee-break-team We welcome Juan Sierra as the new Coffee Break (CB) and Discover Your Bible (DYB) Program Manager. Juan learned from personal experience that people come to faith and together grow in Jesus using the methods of Coffee Break. Juan used Spanish Discover Your Bible studies in his Port St. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/juan-sierra-joins-coffee-break-team Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:34:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-website-discover-your-bible Have you had a chance to visit the new Discover Your Bible website? Discover Your Bible (DYB) resources, which have been the foundation of Coffee Break for years, are now available  in a fresh new format! Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-website-discover-your-bible Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:22:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-having-birthday Did you know that Coffee Break Ministry will be celebrating 50 years in 2020? We are thrilled at how God has been blessing this ministry since it began in 1970. Now two generations have come to know Jesus through this evangelistic Bible study.  Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-having-birthday Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:04:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/introducing-tamara-new-coffee-breakdyb-program Join us in welcoming Tamara Gurley to the Coffee Break/Discover Your Bible Team as the new Coffee Break Program Manager. Tamara began in position in June, replacing Sam Huizenga, who took a new position as the Director of Raise Up Global Ministries in March. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/introducing-tamara-new-coffee-breakdyb-program Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:30:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/story-hour-kid-becomes-coffee Gillian Ferwerda introduced herself a “Story Hour kid.” Gillian grew up surrounded by the cornfields of southeastern Michigan. Her family attended an Evangelical Free Church that hosted Coffee Break. While Gillian’s mom went to Coffee Break, Gillian went to Story Hour.  Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/story-hour-kid-becomes-coffee Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:18:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-coffee-break-discover-your-bible-website-spanish-korean Coffee Break is excited to launch a new Discover Your Bible (DYB) website in Spanish, Korean and English! Explore and order from the site beginning July 31.  Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/new-coffee-break-discover-your-bible-website-spanish-korean Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:54:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/west-michigan-coffee-break-and-bible-discovery Helping people discover Jesus is important work. This newly designed interactive workshop will give Bible study leaders hands-on training in essential small group facilitation skills. You will also be encouraged as you learn with and from other leaders! Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/west-michigan-coffee-break-and-bible-discovery Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:38:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/summer-pause-time-pray-and-plan Pray Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/summer-pause-time-pray-and-plan Wed, 01 May 2019 18:43:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-planted-india A missionary couple has been planting Coffee Break ministries in India since September 2009. Grace Paek https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-planted-india Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:14:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/ideas-introducing-new-study Ellen, a Coffee Break leader at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, asked for ideas on how to introduce a study. Their group began Discover Isaiah in January. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/ideas-introducing-new-study Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:59:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/how-do-leaders-fill What do you do to keep yourself full? That's the question Ruth Kelder asked long time leaders Marcia and Harriet in this short video. Note that they are kept full by staying in the Word, listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and watching God at work. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/how-do-leaders-fill Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:35:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/discover-your-bible-crossroads-prison-ministry Crossroads Prison Ministry tested Discover Ruth with a group of recently released inmates. Crossroads staff wanted to learn how the discovery method might work with the prison population. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/discover-your-bible-crossroads-prison-ministry Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:54:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/leaders-top-priority When Jeanne Hagenberg of Calvary Reformed Church in Orland Park, IL, agreed to be the director of Coffee Break, she knew it would be a shorter term commitment. As a result, she made leadership development a top priority. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/leaders-top-priority Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:27:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/leading-2018 “I thought that was against the Coffee Break rules,” she said. I was talking with a leader from a church who has hosted a vibrant Coffee Break for many years. She was telling me that their group is getting smaller. Things have changed. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/leading-2018 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:01:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-discover-mark-july-release A newly revised Discover Mark will be released in July 2018. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-discover-mark-july-release Mon, 25 Jun 2018 18:57:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/sunlight-discover-your-bible-training In early June, Sunlight Community Church in Port St. Lucie, FL, graciously hosted a Discover Your Bible training. More and more churches are being introduced to the discovery method and materials that were first developed and designed by Coffee Break. Diane Averill https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/sunlight-discover-your-bible-training Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:51:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/join-coffee-break-coaching-cluster You are invited to join a coaching cluster with other Coffee Break Directors and Coordinators! Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/join-coffee-break-coaching-cluster Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:58:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/amazed “God is amazing! That’s his word. So let’s amaze children with this God!” Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/amazed Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:41:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/find-coffee-break-group There are over 300 Coffee Break Groups located throughout Canada and the United States. If you are looking for a Coffee Break Group, be sure to consult the Find a Group Map on Coffee Break’s website. Global Coffee Break https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/find-coffee-break-group Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:56:14 +0000