https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 11 May 2024 02:11:28 +0000 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:11:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-resource-crcna-youth-ministry-newsletter On September 5th, Faith Formation Ministries sent out the first (of what we hope will be many!) edition of the new CRCNA Youth Ministry newsletter. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-resource-crcna-youth-ministry-newsletter Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:11:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/creative-youth-ministry-initiatives Youth ministry often gives opportunities for our creative energies be used in many ways. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/creative-youth-ministry-initiatives Wed, 24 May 2017 17:12:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/hospitality/lesson-hospitality-my-visit-first-zion-baptist-church My wife and I like to go on vacation and explore different parts of Canada and the USA. One particular vacation led us to a lovely vacation rental spot in South Carolina which interestingly enough we found in the back of The Banner in 2006. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/hospitality/lesson-hospitality-my-visit-first-zion-baptist-church Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:10:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/questions-and-wake-call I think I want black and white answers to the questions that can plague me. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/questions-and-wake-call Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:14:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/mental-health/continuing-mental-health-conversation On March 15th we hosted a webinar that generated significant traffic on Mental health and ministry. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/mental-health/continuing-mental-health-conversation Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:25:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/mental-health/conversation-about-mental-health-and Description Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/mental-health/conversation-about-mental-health-and Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:32:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/sending-young-disciples-world-and DescriptionThis webinar provides guidelines to help congregations minister to high school students preparing for graduation and offer helpful tips on how to care for students once they are in college or at a university. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/sending-young-disciples-world-and Tue, 16 Feb 2016 21:35:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/canadian-youth-ministry-project-making-headway During the spring of 2015, Faith Formation Ministries launched a pilot project called the Canadian Youth Ministry Project. The focus of the project has been to equip youth leaders in Canada to do their work in more meaningful ways through webinars, blogs, Facebook posts, events and retreats, Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/canadian-youth-ministry-project-making-headway Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:59:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/listening-and-engaging-faith-nurturing-moments I was in a Starbucks recently enjoying their dark roast Christmas blend. It was a Thursday morning. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/listening-and-engaging-faith-nurturing-moments Mon, 21 Dec 2015 21:30:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/movies-advent-and-pop-culture In a distant land, not long ago, a movie captivated audiences about the search for hope in a time of chaos. For some of us this movie might have been “Star Wars”, for others it might be the “the Book of Eli”. For still others it might be “Napoleon Dynamite” or “The Dark Knight.” Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/movies-advent-and-pop-culture Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:03:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/sticky-faith-curriculum-resource-churches-and-families Last week, the Youth Ministry webinar focused on engaging parents in ministry. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/sticky-faith-curriculum-resource-churches-and-families Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:51:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/crc-youth-ministry-blogs-and-webinars We are in moments of transition within the Christian Reformed Church. With so many moving parts happening surrounding structure and culture, (i.e. 5 streams, Faith Formation ministries, new directors, Home/World missions, etc.) everything feels a little, oh I don’t know, messy. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/crc-youth-ministry-blogs-and-webinars Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:15:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/youth-leaders-top-teaching Description Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/youth-leaders-top-teaching Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:50:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/top-ways-start-your-season-well Description Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/top-ways-start-your-season-well Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:30:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/building-well My dad was a carpenter. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/building-well Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:28:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/season-expectations Every year around this time we see many people walk across the stage, celebrating a milestone moment and receiving a document that says, “Hey, you made it”. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/season-expectations Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:10:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-attitude-missions I love mission trips and service projects! In forty years of youth ministry, I have been on close to 100 of them. What’s not to love? Jolene DeHeer https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/new-attitude-missions Mon, 04 May 2015 14:54:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/preparing-ourselves-short-term-missions Over the past year, various people from youth ministry backgrounds have offered their collective voices to the content of this Youth Ministry Network blog. We hope you have found it to be helpful and encouraging. Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/preparing-ourselves-short-term-missions Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:15:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/finding-rest-social-media-world The following is an excerpt from a Youth Specialties article entitled "The App Addicted Teen":  Ron deVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/finding-rest-social-media-world Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:42:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/digital-immigrants-ministering-digital-natives The terms Digital Native and Digital Immigrant were coined in the early 2000’s by Marc Prensky, an American writer reflecting on education and learning in the digital age.  The terms are useful metaphors for us to think about when we look at the new reality of ministry in a digital age. Koenraad Beugelink https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/digital-immigrants-ministering-digital-natives Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:45:37 +0000