https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:18:27 +0000 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:28:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/your-online-service-temporary-fix-or-new-missions Many churches already had tech teams in place by the time COVID hit a year ago. They would record the services, usually with a single camera pointed at the pastor or the platform. It rapidly became the church's service for shutins. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/your-online-service-temporary-fix-or-new-missions Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:28:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/covid-and-sundays COVID has caused all of us to pause and reflect on priorities. Whether we're involved in education, in business, in church, in the professions—it's been a time to 're-imagine' how we do things. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/covid-and-sundays Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:38:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/if-ever-there-was-need-integrity-it-now Political leaders and well-known personalities seem to be falling like flies these days, the result of various accusations of sexual misconduct, harassment, or verbal abuse. Sins of youth are being remembered and broadcast across national media. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/if-ever-there-was-need-integrity-it-now Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:09:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/how-does-church-minister-wealthy All Christians are not created equal. At least, that seems to be the case within the Church. That inequality isn’t confined to any particular denomination. It’s systemic. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/how-does-church-minister-wealthy Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:21:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/how-do-you-know-when-your-sermon-has-really-hit-mark Relevant preaching is, well, relative, right? For pew-sitters, a 'really good sermon' can mean a dozen things to a dozen different people. Calvin has a word in his Institutes about the process of sermon-making and sermon-delivering: Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/how-do-you-know-when-your-sermon-has-really-hit-mark Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:06:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/indigenous-native-american/imagine-going-out-two-two-deal-racism I am delighted to read/hear about CAM-C. It has been my passion for some time to see a practical side to aboriginal ministry and, more broadly, to the issue of healing and reconciliatio Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/indigenous-native-american/imagine-going-out-two-two-deal-racism Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:30:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/small-groups-where-discipleship-happens Small groups were usually seen as social gatherings over coffee and an array of desserts, with a sprinkling of discussion around a pertinent topic or book of the Bible. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/small-groups-where-discipleship-happens Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:02:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/if-ever-there-was-need-integrity-it-now Political leaders and well-known personalities seem to be falling like flies these days, the result of various accusations of sexual misconduct, harassment, or verbal abuse. Sins of youth are being remembered and broadcast across national media. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/if-ever-there-was-need-integrity-it-now Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:00:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/our-deepest-fearrising-top-and What are you afraid of? Has anyone asked you that question lately? That question is usually asked when we don’t dare take on a new challenge, especially one involving leadership such as heading up a committee, serving on a church council or board, or standing in front of a crowd. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/multiplying-leadersdisciples/our-deepest-fearrising-top-and Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:12:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/problem-commissioning-services Several churches hold commissioning services in September as a way to acknowledge, bless, and celebrate those who are involved in leadership roles within various church programs. It's a way to acknowledge that they too are involved in 'ministry'. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/problem-commissioning-services Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:56:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/are-we-too-quick-appoint-elders Our churches tend to fall into an annual spring-time routine of replacing outgoing elders with a new crop. And while we often try to have more nominees than we have positions to fill, that isn't often the case. In fact, sometimes we appoint elders by acclamation. Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/are-we-too-quick-appoint-elders Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:05:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/getting-rid-minister The title may seem a bit crass -- and actually it is -- but that is precisely the question that I am asked most often as a stated clerk by elders: "How do we get rid of our minister?" Keith Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/getting-rid-minister Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:57:34 +0000