https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 11 May 2024 01:25:34 +0000 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:03:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/institutional-intelligence Gordon Smith's recent book, Institutional Intelligence: How to Build an Effective Organization Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/institutional-intelligence Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:03:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/restrictions-precautions-classis-letter-churches-gathering-again This letter was developed by Classis Georgetown about how to approach meeting together in person again. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/restrictions-precautions-classis-letter-churches-gathering-again Fri, 15 May 2020 00:14:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/classis-covid-19-response-coordination-team We have seen that many churches find it helpful to hear how their fellow churches within their region are responding to the COVID-19 situation. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/classis-covid-19-response-coordination-team Thu, 07 May 2020 00:47:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/do-i-matter In this article, I write about a growing trend I've seen in my role supporting classis renewal. This trend is weakening our sense of community and collegiality. It’s a trend of feeling like we don’t count, and by “we,” I mean pretty much everyone. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/do-i-matter Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:25:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/continuing-education/unintentional-specialist Imagine you have a family doctor. From the whole array of topics they might engage to continue developing their abilities, they’ve always found the specific area of neurology most interesting. Quite frankly, it’s also what they’re best at. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/continuing-education/unintentional-specialist Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:03:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/praying-meetings-1934 We recognize that classis is a place and time for the churches to engage in collective spiritual discernment. One way we honour the spiritual nature of these meetings is by opening and closing with prayer. But what to pray? Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/praying-meetings-1934 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:36:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/microsoft-office-365-also-free-also-canada Recently, it was posted to the Network that Google Apps for Non Profits was now available for churches in Canada. Great news and a fantastic option for many churches. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/microsoft-office-365-also-free-also-canada Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:31:19 +0000