https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:14:56 +0000 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/facilities/does-your-church-have-parsonage In the past, many churches hosted a parsonage. Nowadays, it seems somewhat less common. Does your church have a parsonage? Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/facilities/does-your-church-have-parsonage Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +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/spiritual-formation/young-adults/how-do-you-engage-college-university-students-your-church So much thought and curriculum exists for supporting young people through the end of secondary school / high school, but there seems to be less available material for young people once they graduate. What needs have you noticed your college / university students have? Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/how-do-you-engage-college-university-students-your-church Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/curious-about-denominational-task-forces-and-study-committees Have you ever wondered how to get involved in the working of the denomination, but not sure how your niche area fits? Do you want to work with a group of unique individuals on something you’re passionate about? CRCNA Synodical Services https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/curious-about-denominational-task-forces-and-study-committees Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/council/does-your-church-have-districts Hi All, Our church has our members divided into 6 districts with an Elder and a Deacon for each one. This way, if someone has a Council or Pastoral need, they can reach out to their District Elder and/or Deacon.   Rachael Klein https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/council/does-your-church-have-districts Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/what-books-do-you-recommend-read-during-advent I've always loved finding new books to read going into Advent. What recommendations do you all have? What books are you planning to read during Advent, or what book has been particularly meaningful to you during a past Advent season? Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/what-books-do-you-recommend-read-during-advent Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/places-host-church-or-leadership-retreat Growing up I remember going to a nearby Bible Camp for fall church retreats where we built a closer community through great fellowship and intimate worship of our creator. Kevin Hoeksema https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/places-host-church-or-leadership-retreat Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:45:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/discovery-life-studies I have used Discovery Life studies with my men's groups for a number of years. I find that a number of these studies are no longer in print (or are only in a digital format for purchase). LINDOW KOOP https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/discovery-life-studies Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:36:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/youth-bible-study-resources Our church uses the RightNow Media streaming video tool for most of its small group Bible study material. Accordingly, I am wondering if anyone can recommend any youth Bible study resources from RNM that they have found helpful for youth Bible study.  Thank you, Pastor Leon https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-leader-training-series/youth-bible-study-resources Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:03:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-libraries/does-your-church-have-little-free-library I'm curious if any churches have set-up and maintained little free libraries on their lawn? I would love to put two little libraries at my CRC church (one for adults, one for kids) and am curious what your experience has been like.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-libraries/does-your-church-have-little-free-library Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:21:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/what-do-you-want-hear-your-mission-partners I would love to hear what different churches do to communicate with their mission partners around the world and what I can do to be a better communicator. Gail Gorfe https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/what-do-you-want-hear-your-mission-partners Mon, 02 May 2022 14:24:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-libraries/excess-bible-study-materials I'm on staff at my church and we've gathered quite the collection of Bible study books and DVDs that we've used over the past few years for small group and congregational studies. They are all new materials (minus the DVDs which are used but in great condition).  Sarah Lieuwen https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-libraries/excess-bible-study-materials Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:53:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/devotionals-teens I have a friend who is looking for a good devotional for teenagers. Any recommendations?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/devotionals-teens Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:42:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-libraries/do-you-have-very-old-copies-banner Greetings! I would love to find copies of The Banner from long ago. I have a couple from the late 20's and as a professional historian, I find our church history fascinating. So my question is, apart from the Calvin University library, does anyone out there have any old Jeffrey Sytsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-libraries/do-you-have-very-old-copies-banner Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:07:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/has-your-church-undergone-name-change Hi...I'm a lay leader at Bellevue CRC in the state of Washington, and I'm trying to gather some information for CRC churches going through a name change process. Has your church undergone a name change? How did you go about it? I would love to hear from you.  Thanks so much! Dale Staal https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/has-your-church-undergone-name-change Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:02:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ideas-marking-church-anniversary We are a young church coming up on 10 years of holding public worship. We would like to mark this milestone and find ways to share the stories of what God has done in and through our church. What have churches done to help mark significant anniversaries? Looking for suggestions bot Kelli Dunn https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ideas-marking-church-anniversary Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:59:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/track-church-membership-using-excel Hello, I'm with Lakeview CRC, and we're going to update our records of active members. We have membership cards that record their birthday, baptism, profession of faith, etc. Joshua Stammis https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/track-church-membership-using-excel Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:04:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/student-newspapers-stuff-know-when-cults-come-knocking Hello, Jeff Brower https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/student-newspapers-stuff-know-when-cults-come-knocking Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:44:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-order/crc-stance-using-liturgical-calendar-and-colors What is the CRC's stance on using the liturgical calendar (and its colors) in worship?  Greg VanderHorn https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-order/crc-stance-using-liturgical-calendar-and-colors Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:54:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/raise-funding-through-church-receive-tax-benefit I’m trying to track down some information concerning missionary support. A young person in our church is entering a missionary program. They are wondering if they can raise funding (which is part of the program) through the church so that their donors can receive the tax benefit. Nicholas Noordam https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/raise-funding-through-church-receive-tax-benefit Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:52:47 +0000