https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:19:29 +0000 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/walk-your-steps There was a time we longed to know more about our loved one, wasn’t there?  When we were dating, we wanted to know everything there was to know about our beloved’s life… from childhood to adulthood… who they were in the depth of their heart, and what made them who they are today.  We of Linda Roorda https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/walk-your-steps Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/recognizing-image-god-every-body-jacob Many people who grew up in the church with Sunday school stories will easily remember the story of Jacob and Esau; it makes for an excellent conversation on sibling rivalry when you are a little kid.  Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/recognizing-image-god-every-body-jacob Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crucial-conversations-synod-part-ii   There is a concerning trend occurring within our denomination, which is our inability to have what Joseph Grenny calls “Crucial Conversations.” A Crucial Conversation is defined as any moment in which there are at least Justin Carruthers https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crucial-conversations-synod-part-ii Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/meet-your-regional-connector-becky-jones Becky’s Region: Canada East Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/meet-your-regional-connector-becky-jones Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-renewal/fresh-ideas/every-tribe-people-language-and-nation Imagine sitting in a crowded room with 50 people and listening to folks from 16 different Christian Reformed churches each tell their congregational story for 20 minutes – for a total of  more than 6 hours in one day!   Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-renewal/fresh-ideas/every-tribe-people-language-and-nation Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/bullies-and-trust When I was a child and even in my teens, I was bullied in school. The bullies would ask me if I trusted them.  Out of fear I usually said yes, but then the bullies would ask me to prove it. Michele Gyselinck https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/bullies-and-trust Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/joining-god-neighborhood-virtual-workshop How can we be witnesses for Christ right where God has placed us? Karen Wilk https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/joining-god-neighborhood-virtual-workshop Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-do-your-profession-faith-and-new-member-classes-work How does your church do your profession of faith classes? What about new member classes? Do you write your own catechism materials and curriculum? Do you use Faith Alive resources? How have you adapted your resources to be relevant to your specific context? Thanks in advance for your insight! Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-do-your-profession-faith-and-new-member-classes-work Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/resources-trinity-sunday-2024 Trinity Sunday falls on the Sunday after Pentecost. In 2024, that day will be May 26. After the celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, we turn our attention to the ongoing work of the Triune God in our world: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/resources-trinity-sunday-2024 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crucial-conversations-synod-part-i Note: This is a two-part article. Part II drops on April 15. Justin Carruthers https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crucial-conversations-synod-part-i Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/communication/easter-debriefing Whew. Easter weekend is over. After all the months of planning, and a whirlwind weekend of executing, you now have a chance to take a breath. Spending time recovering, physically and mentally, is a vital task in the weeks to come. Yet it’s also important to spend some time as a team debriefing. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/communication/easter-debriefing Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/job/full-time-or-bi-vocational-pastor-evergreen-crc-fort-mcmurray-ab-0 Evergreen Community Church in Fort McMurray, Alberta is looking for a full-time or Bi-vocational pastor to lead our congregation in faithful obedience to God the Father and serve as teaching and preaching pastor deepening our understanding of what Jesus has done for us and how the Holy Spirit is PSC Evergreen https://network.crcna.org/job/full-time-or-bi-vocational-pastor-evergreen-crc-fort-mcmurray-ab-0 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/40-days-prayer-synod-2024 You’re Invited! Pray for the CRC for 40 days leading up to Synod 2024 Jon Hoekema https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/40-days-prayer-synod-2024 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/2024-yearbooks-now-available The 2024 Yearbooks are now available! 2024 Yearbooks may be ordered on the Faith Alive website or by calling 1-800-333-8300. Yearbook Office https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/2024-yearbooks-now-available Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/gift-city The Gift of the City Joel Van Dyke https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/gift-city Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/healing-hearts-transforming-nations There will be a Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations workshop at Fair Havens in Beaverton, ON from April 21-25.  This experience began in Rwanda in response to the horrific 1994 genocide and is now spreading around the world. George de Vuyst https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/healing-hearts-transforming-nations Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-renewal/fresh-ideas/innovation-and-renewal-why-church-needs Over the past few years, as a church planter, I have been asked many times to have conversations with existing church pastors about how they can implement and practice some of the things that church planters have used to grow their church and to integrate into existing culture. Martin Spoelstra https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-renewal/fresh-ideas/innovation-and-renewal-why-church-needs Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/engaging-scripture-free-pdf-book-banner There is one constant in my spiritual life: I (Chong) love digging into God’s Word. I often ask questions when I read Scripture. What does this mean? Why is it phrased this way? Why did the author use this word, and not that, here? Why did the characters behave the way they did? Shiao Chong https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/engaging-scripture-free-pdf-book-banner Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/recognizing-image-god-every-body Note: This project was developed as part of the requirements for the Cer Becky Jones https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/recognizing-image-god-every-body Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/easter-activities-families-churches-and Celebrating holy days is an important way to help children experience God’s redemptive activity through the rhythms of the church year. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/easter-activities-families-churches-and Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000