https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:03:44 +0000 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:33:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/planning-easter-follow After all the hours that go into planning for a fantastic Easter weekend experience, it’s no wonder most church offices are a ghost town the week following Easter Sunday. Bryan Haley https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/planning-easter-follow Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:33:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/how-town-hall-meetings-can-help-you-lead-well-through This article was originally published at Church Juice. Church Juice is a production of ReFrame Ministries, the media missions agency of the Christian Reformed Church Ernesto Alaniz https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/how-town-hall-meetings-can-help-you-lead-well-through Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:03:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/3-practices-help-prevent-volunteer-burnout-your-church As a church leader, your primary calling is to equip fellow saints to do the work of the ministry, not to do it all yourself. Volunteers are the backbone of any church. Ernesto Alaniz https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/3-practices-help-prevent-volunteer-burnout-your-church Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:47:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/upcoming-webinar-learn-how-you-can-easily-plan-yearly-sermon It’s Saturday night—what are you doing? If you’re preaching Sunday morning, you’re likely finishing up the details of your message. Pastors are busy people, and the weight of preparing a weekly sermon often falls later and later into the week, regardless of your best intentions. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/upcoming-webinar-learn-how-you-can-easily-plan-yearly-sermon Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:38:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/how-one-ministry-used-8000-grant-church-juice New Hope Community Ministries is on a mission to empower families to break the cycle of poverty. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/how-one-ministry-used-8000-grant-church-juice Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:06:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-your-ministry-can-receive-free-communications Church communicators are some of the most creative and resourceful people on the planet. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-your-ministry-can-receive-free-communications Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:58:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/6-simple-ways-build-healthy-culture-your-church A few years ago, I consulted with a church about their website. Walking into the staff meeting, I could feel the tension—which seemed odd, considering we were "just" talking about a church's website. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/6-simple-ways-build-healthy-culture-your-church Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:28:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/communication/last-minute-christmas-preparation We’re into Advent, which means for many churches the Christmas plan is starting to roll. While it’s not a time to unravel your months of planning, there are still some tweaks you could take on to make the season more impactful. Evaluate sharing tools.  Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/communication/last-minute-christmas-preparation Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:06:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/downside-social-media-and-what-your-church-can-do Church Juice provides congregations with free resources, articles, and opportunities for training and consulting on church communications. Bryan Haley https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/downside-social-media-and-what-your-church-can-do Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:11:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-create-environment-honest-communication-among Church Juice provides congregations with free resources, articles, and opportunities for training and consulting on church communications. Bryan Haley https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-create-environment-honest-communication-among Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:01:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/10-more Church Juice is an English-language program from ReFrame Ministries, the CRCNA's media missions agency. Learn more about how Churc Owen Scott https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/10-more Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:57:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/here-are-best-church-websites-crcna Church Juice is an English-language program from ReFrame Ministries, the CRCNA's media missions agency. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/here-are-best-church-websites-crcna Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:01:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/sorry-see-you-go-what-unsubscribing-has-taught-me My email inbox can get a little out of hand. Dave Hartwell https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/sorry-see-you-go-what-unsubscribing-has-taught-me Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:45:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/re-engaging-your-community-wake-covid-19 In some areas across the United States and Canada, communities have begun to reopen after months of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/re-engaging-your-community-wake-covid-19 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:32:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/racial-reconcilation-and-church-communications We believe that racial reconciliation is a cause that should be led by the Church, and yet, for many of us, we don't know where to start. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/racial-reconcilation-and-church-communications Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:36:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/guidelines-west-michigan-places-worship-covid-19 Guidance The following are guidelines, produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America, specific to churches in West Michigan. While these guidelines might be geared to a specific region, we believe all churches may find value in their contents. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/guidelines-west-michigan-places-worship-covid-19 Tue, 05 May 2020 15:22:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/social-media-guide Congratulations—you’ve just been put in charge of setting up your church’s social media accounts! There’s just one small problem: you don’t know where to start. How do you decide which platform you need? Do you need more than one? Bryan Haley https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/social-media-guide Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:06:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/church-communication-resources-your-church-during We're working hard to provide you with needed resources during this unprecedented time. Here are a variety of free resources from Church Juice, its partner ministries, and other church-focused ministries and businesses. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/church-communication-resources-your-church-during Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:46:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/covid-19-support-conversation-community Update 9/3/2020: Starting this week, we will have weekly Zoom calls open to any church leader Thursdays at 2pm ET.   More articles about Easter planning, or utilizing volunteers, doesn't seem appropriate right now. Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/covid-19-support-conversation-community Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:47:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/discussion-coronavirus-and-your-church What questions do you have about communication, technology, marketing, or best practices during the coronavirus pandemic? How can we help? Church Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/discussion-coronavirus-and-your-church Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:50:19 +0000