https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:30 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2020 17:45:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/such-time-bringing-our-whole-story-bear We are wired for stories and wired to be changed by stories. And each of our stories is a part of God's Big Story.   Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/such-time-bringing-our-whole-story-bear Fri, 22 May 2020 17:45:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/2020-national-day-prayer Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/2020-national-day-prayer Mon, 11 May 2020 00:35:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/gods-vision-church A little over ten years ago, I wrote an article titled Rising with New Courage and New Hope in a journal called Weavings about standing in the tragic gap, a concept introduced to me by Dr. Parker J. Palmer, founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/gods-vision-church Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:52:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/role-models-and-legacy I heard two stories recently about how daughters have been encouraged by their mothers in many ways and why they see them as role models. We appreciate the significant life changing experiences in mother and daughter relationships as God shapes us for leadership. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/role-models-and-legacy Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:52:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/witness-women-gathering-edmonton-ab I am very grateful for the invitation I received to visit Edmonton, Alberta, Canada last month. It was an opportunity to learn about the history of CRC men and women uniting with the Committee for Women (CW), to advocate for women.  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/witness-women-gathering-edmonton-ab Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:57:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/supporting-women-and-ethnic-minority-leaders What could be done to improve our support for women and ethnic minority leaders when they are seeking a pastoral or ministerial call? Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/supporting-women-and-ethnic-minority-leaders Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:45:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-flourishing-ministry-leadership Our church and world need examples of ministries that have achieved greater gender and ethnic diversity and are ministering more joyfully and effectively because of that diversity. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-flourishing-ministry-leadership Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:08:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/second-women-leadership-annual-gathering-synod-2018 Join us on Monday, June 11 at 9 p.m. for Is This a Kairos Moment?  This will be a time for networking, sharing and learning together as we engage in our past, present, and future. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/second-women-leadership-annual-gathering-synod-2018 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:32:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/shall-we-do-it-again Clergy and seminary women gathered in the Grand Rapids denominational building on Tuesday, March 13 from noon to 1:15 p.m. for a Brown Bag Lunch: Learning Conversation. Twenty women showed up ready to receive from each other and the Holy Spirit.  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/shall-we-do-it-again Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:20:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-leadership-synod-2018 The office of leadership development will again host some type of gathering for the purpose of networking, encouragement, celebration and awareness.  Last year, one person said, "Keep on bringing us together."  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-leadership-synod-2018 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:30:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/three-types-mentoring-relationships Recently I watched one of the top videos of the month for the Global Leadership Summit called 3 Types of Mentoring Relationships by Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Vmware,  He shares a perspective about mentoring relationships. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/three-types-mentoring-relationships Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:55:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/kneeling-prayer We will bow our hearts in prayer on December 5 (time to be announced) in a conference call, as the Black and Reformed Leadership Network continues to unite, minister and grow in our calling.  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/kneeling-prayer Tue, 21 Nov 2017 01:57:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/canoeing-mountains-top-takeaway A few months ago a group of seven leaders in our denomination joined in a book study of Canoeing the Mountains Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/canoeing-mountains-top-takeaway Mon, 20 Nov 2017 19:23:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/forty-days-synod-women-leadership At this year’s synod, a group of 35 women from churches and ministries in Canada and the U.S. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/forty-days-synod-women-leadership Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:36:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/rev-dr-eugene-callender-african-american-pioneer-crc Over the last few weeks I've been organizing my files of ministry-related documents and I came across two articles written about the late Rev. Dr. Eugene Callender, whom I will never forget because he is unforgettable! Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/rev-dr-eugene-callender-african-american-pioneer-crc Mon, 17 Jul 2017 20:13:07 +0000