https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:43:34 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2020 17:45:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/such-time-bringing-our-whole-story-bear We are wired for stories and wired to be changed by stories. And each of our stories is a part of God's Big Story.   Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/such-time-bringing-our-whole-story-bear Fri, 22 May 2020 17:45:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/10-ways-men-and-women-thriving-ministry-together How can we equip our leaders to serve and engage with someone of the opposite gender in healthy life-giving ways? If you would like to create a culture of flourishing, where men and women are working in shared leadership roles, there are some gender dynamics we should consider. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/10-ways-men-and-women-thriving-ministry-together Tue, 12 May 2020 19:18:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/2020-national-day-prayer Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/2020-national-day-prayer Mon, 11 May 2020 00:35:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/gender-dynamics-church-leadership-shared-leadership A few years ago, the Leadership Development Team of Classis Grand Rapids East hosted a one-hour presentation on some concerns that arise between men and women working together to build holistic ministry in our churches. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/gender-dynamics-church-leadership-shared-leadership Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:42:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/20-prayers-pray-during-pandemic I saw this Christianity Today article and thought I would pass it along to you as a guide for prayer in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We pray to God Almighty to hear and answer the prayers of his people. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/20-prayers-pray-during-pandemic Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:21:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/gods-vision-church A little over ten years ago, I wrote an article titled Rising with New Courage and New Hope in a journal called Weavings about standing in the tragic gap, a concept introduced to me by Dr. Parker J. Palmer, founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/gods-vision-church Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:52:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/role-models-and-legacy I heard two stories recently about how daughters have been encouraged by their mothers in many ways and why they see them as role models. We appreciate the significant life changing experiences in mother and daughter relationships as God shapes us for leadership. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/role-models-and-legacy Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:52:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/witness-women-gathering-edmonton-ab I am very grateful for the invitation I received to visit Edmonton, Alberta, Canada last month. It was an opportunity to learn about the history of CRC men and women uniting with the Committee for Women (CW), to advocate for women.  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/witness-women-gathering-edmonton-ab Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:57:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/supporting-women-and-ethnic-minority-leaders What could be done to improve our support for women and ethnic minority leaders when they are seeking a pastoral or ministerial call? Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/supporting-women-and-ethnic-minority-leaders Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:45:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/new-resources-leadership-development-womens-and-ethnic This month, the office of 'Leadership Development: Women’s and Ethnic Ministry' launched its first-ever Women’s Ministry website and created a brochure for Women’s Ministry  to support our churches and ministries, classes, and denominational offices. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/new-resources-leadership-development-womens-and-ethnic Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:44:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-flourishing-ministry-leadership Our church and world need examples of ministries that have achieved greater gender and ethnic diversity and are ministering more joyfully and effectively because of that diversity. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-flourishing-ministry-leadership Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:08:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/celebrating-open-doors-women-serve As part of this year’s joint CRC and RCA Synods in a Friday evening celebration service, we presented the video, A Story Yet Being Told, God’s Faithfulness and Our Greatest Joy. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/celebrating-open-doors-women-serve Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:57:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/save-date-annual-gathering-black-and-reformed The Black and Reformed Leadership Network of the CRCNA invites you to attend its annual gathering to be held on September 26-29, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI. Complete information and registration details are found at crcna.org/BR2018.&nb Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/save-date-annual-gathering-black-and-reformed Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:21:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/second-women-leadership-annual-gathering-synod-2018 Join us on Monday, June 11 at 9 p.m. for Is This a Kairos Moment?  This will be a time for networking, sharing and learning together as we engage in our past, present, and future. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/second-women-leadership-annual-gathering-synod-2018 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:32:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/taking-more-always-better In this Christianity Today Women Leaders' article, Carolyn Taketa, pastor of small groups at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, California, offers five great questions for discernment about taking on "extracurricular opportunities in ministry." Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/taking-more-always-better Tue, 01 May 2018 18:02:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/shall-we-do-it-again Clergy and seminary women gathered in the Grand Rapids denominational building on Tuesday, March 13 from noon to 1:15 p.m. for a Brown Bag Lunch: Learning Conversation. Twenty women showed up ready to receive from each other and the Holy Spirit.  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/shall-we-do-it-again Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:20:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-leadership-synod-2018 The office of leadership development will again host some type of gathering for the purpose of networking, encouragement, celebration and awareness.  Last year, one person said, "Keep on bringing us together."  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/women-leadership-synod-2018 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:30:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/three-types-mentoring-relationships Recently I watched one of the top videos of the month for the Global Leadership Summit called 3 Types of Mentoring Relationships by Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Vmware,  He shares a perspective about mentoring relationships. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/three-types-mentoring-relationships Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:55:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/kneeling-prayer We will bow our hearts in prayer on December 5 (time to be announced) in a conference call, as the Black and Reformed Leadership Network continues to unite, minister and grow in our calling.  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/kneeling-prayer Tue, 21 Nov 2017 01:57:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/canoeing-mountains-top-takeaway A few months ago a group of seven leaders in our denomination joined in a book study of Canoeing the Mountains Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/canoeing-mountains-top-takeaway Mon, 20 Nov 2017 19:23:34 +0000