https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:37:22 +0000 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/5-ways-partner-diaspora-church-plants As people move throughout the world, Resonate Global Mission is working with the denomination and church planters to plant churches among communities of immigrants and refugees. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/5-ways-partner-diaspora-church-plants Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/no-missing-puzzle-pieces  In our home, it is common to see a jigsaw puzzle scattered out on the puzzle board. While some individual pieces  may seem dull and insignificant, they are needed to make up this beautiful picture. Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/no-missing-puzzle-pieces Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/you-are-reason-were-still-here “Chaplain, you are the reason we are still here,” the student said. “Thanks, but you don’t need to  exaggerate,” I replied. “I’m not exaggerating,” he said. Others in the room agreed.   George Koopmans https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/you-are-reason-were-still-here Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/earth-day-prayer-psalm-103-and-104 This Earth Day, we invite you to join us in prayer as we honor and remember the gift of our Creator's blessing. Indeed, the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, and as such, we will continue to live into our moral call and obligation to care for creation.   CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/earth-day-prayer-psalm-103-and-104 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reflections-grace Grace means God is sufficient, not me. Grace means I am incapable of discovering God’s truth on my own and need it to be revealed to me and handed down from on high. BISHOP DARRELL A BOONE https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reflections-grace Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-are-you-waiting The trip odometer read 2,686 miles. These are the miles my rental car accumulated as I traveled to five of the ten spring Classis meetings within the US Central region (if I was not at your meeting, beware, I hope to come in the Fall). Brad Meinders https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-are-you-waiting Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:38:15 +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/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