https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:08:58 +0000 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/council-delegates-highlights-february-2024 The Council of Delegates (COD) of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met via video conference on February 14-16, 2024. During this meeting, the COD spent time in prayer, received reports, held discussions, and made decisions. Highlights of this meeting are attached. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/council-delegates-highlights-february-2024 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/denominational-survey-church-promotion-resources-english As part of the denominational ministry plan, Our Journey 2025, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin University’s Social Research Center and DataWise Consulting to administer a denominational survey every year. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/denominational-survey-church-promotion-resources-english Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:50:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-renewal/stories-strategies-strengthening-crc-canada Join with other Christian Reformed Churches in Canada on Saturday, January 27, 2024 (11am-1pm Eastern) to discuss some of the exciting things happening in church planting and church renewal. You’ll have a chance to hear some stories, discuss lessons that might help you CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-renewal/stories-strategies-strengthening-crc-canada Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/cod-highlights-october-2023 The Council of Delegates (COD) of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met in the denominational offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 11-13, 2023. During this meeting, the COD spent time in prayer, received reports, held discussions, and made decisions. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/cod-highlights-october-2023 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/finance/church-administration-finance-guide In every congregation, Christian Reformed men and women use gifts of organization, administration, budgeting, accounting, and more to provide for the orderly functioning of the church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/finance/church-administration-finance-guide Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/our-journey-2025/2023-denominational-survey-results As part of the denominational ministry plan, Our Journey 2025, the CRCNA has contracted with DataWise Consulting to administer an annual denominational survey. The results from the 2023 survey have now been compiled. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/our-journey-2025/2023-denominational-survey-results Mon, 15 May 2023 12:46:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/longing-be-christ-40-days-prayer-synod-2023 You’re Invited! Pray for the CRC for 40 days leading up to Synod 2023 Congregational Ministries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/longing-be-christ-40-days-prayer-synod-2023 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/crc-podcasts Looking for a new podcast to listen to? Visit www.crcna.org/podcasts to find a few from the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church.  CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/crc-podcasts Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:21:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/2022-annual-ministry-report Earlier this year, I was appointed by Synod 2022 to the new position of General Secretary of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). It's an honor and a blessing to be asked to serve in this way, but it's also intimidating. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/2022-annual-ministry-report Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:45:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/our-journey-2025/2022-denominational-survey-results As part of the denominational ministry plan, Our Journey 2025, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin College’s Social Research Center to administer an annual denominational survey. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/our-journey-2025/2022-denominational-survey-results Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/living-call-faith-formation-august-2022 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America. This newsletter gives a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/living-call-faith-formation-august-2022 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:17:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/post-synod-2022-announcement-zachary-king On July 1, I will begin my tenure as General Secretary of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. This position was just approved by Synod 2022 as part of our denominational restructuring. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/post-synod-2022-announcement-zachary-king Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:30:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/living-call-gospel-proclamation-worship-june-2022 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America to give a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/living-call-gospel-proclamation-worship-june-2022 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:39:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crcna-membership-trends-1963-2022 On May 6, 2022, Dr. Neil Carlson of DataWise Consulting, LLC, led a presentation to the Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. His presentation focused on the decline of membership in Christian Reformed congregations. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crcna-membership-trends-1963-2022 Mon, 30 May 2022 20:08:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/cod-highlights-may-2022 The Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met in the denominational offices in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 5-6, 2022. This was the first time the council met in person since February 2020. Here are highlights from that meeting. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/cod-highlights-may-2022 Tue, 17 May 2022 13:42:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/living-call-mercy-and-justice-april-2022 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America to give a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/living-call-mercy-and-justice-april-2022 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:33:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/child-abuse/crcna-child-safeguarding-policy The CRCNA is committed to keeping children safe. We believe that all children have a right to be safe at all times, and that all children have equal rights to protection from all forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/child-abuse/crcna-child-safeguarding-policy Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:48:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/council-delegates-cod-highlights-february-2022 The Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met via Zoom conference call on  February 16-18, 2022. Highlights from this meeting are included in the attached PDF. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/council-delegates-cod-highlights-february-2022 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:33:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/2017-2020-denominational-survey-results Every year, one fifth of CRCNA congregations are actively invited to participate in a survey that examines who we are as a denomination and how we are doing on our main ministry plan goals. The survey is conducted in partnership with Calvin University's social research center. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/2017-2020-denominational-survey-results Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:20:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crc-gyodan-chongmuwa-hamkkehaneun-jugan-gidohoe-chocheong 친애하는 목사님들께  한 교단으로서 우리가 어려운 시간 가운데 있다는 것을 인지하며, CRCNA 교단 이사회Council of Delegates는 2021년 6월부터 2022년 6월까지, 성령이 하시는 말씀과 우리 서로 간에 귀 기울이는 기도의 해가 되도록 교회들에 권장하고 있습니다. “함께 하나님의 얼굴 구하기Together Seeking God’s Face”라고 부르는 이 기도 계획에 여러분 모두 참여하셔서, 기도하며 분별하는 마음의 자세를 취하고 실천 하시도록 초대합니다.  CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/crc-gyodan-chongmuwa-hamkkehaneun-jugan-gidohoe-chocheong Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:55:43 +0000