https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:33:20 +0000 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/6-ideas-getting-more-bridge-app With a little creativity and imagination, Canadian CRCs are continuing to find unique ways to tailor The Bridge App to address the needs of their local congregation. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/6-ideas-getting-more-bridge-app Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/ideas-strengthening-your-local-church Ideas for deepening a local church’s prayer ministry were shared during a March 8 video town hall (hosted by CRC prayers leaders and The Bridge App). Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app/ideas-strengthening-your-local-church Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:22:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-coaching/5-steps-putting-good-ideas-action Ideas for new practices or programs may be plentiful, but the deeper challenge is in successful implementation and making the changes stick.  In this article by Pastor Jim Hoffman, as published by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, five steps or stages are outlined for putting good idea Jim Hoffman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-coaching/5-steps-putting-good-ideas-action Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:22:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/your-five-biggest-volunteer-recruiting-questions-answered Encouraging the people of your church to step forward and serve in volunteer roles can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be, according to LifeWay’s Todd Adkins, Daniel Im, and Eric Geiger, hosts of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/your-five-biggest-volunteer-recruiting-questions-answered Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:25:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/12-things-your-volunteers-expect Volunteers give of their time to help a church fulfill its mission and have basic expectations. Successful volunteer programs are able to create a positive work experience by providing the organization and support to the volunteer and their job assignments. Smart Church Management https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/12-things-your-volunteers-expect Tue, 22 May 2018 13:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/doing-community-ministry-small-church-0 Sometimes small congregations assume that any significant community ministry effort is beyond their reach. They often keenly feel their limitations as they work to keep internal church programs going with limited staff and volunteers. Joy F. Skjegstad https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/doing-community-ministry-small-church-0 Tue, 22 May 2018 12:36:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/50-ways-take-church-community-0 No longer can we simply ask, “What can we do to get people to come to our church?” We must also consider, “How can we go into the world to encounter those in need of the gospel?” Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/50-ways-take-church-community-0 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:32:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/challenge-leading-volunteers Although each church is unique, there are a few things all churches have in common, one of which is the challenge of finding ministry volunteers. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/challenge-leading-volunteers Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:40:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/job-descriptions-elders-and-deacons Job descriptions are effective and helpful tools for assisting Elders and Deacons to fulfill their roles as office bearers within your congregation. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/job-descriptions-elders-and-deacons Mon, 01 May 2017 14:55:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/50-ways-take-church-community No longer can we simply ask, “What can we do to get people to come to our church?” We must also consider, “How can we go into the world to encounter those in need of the gospel?” Attached you will find a document (from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership) with lots of ideas on how to connect w Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/50-ways-take-church-community Sun, 01 Jan 2017 20:36:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/10-ways-reach-unchurched-people-christmas Pastor Carey Nieuwhof says unchurched people want to celebrate Christmas so there is no better time to connect with friends and neighbors who rarely, if ever, go to church. He offers ten ways your church can be involved in the unique opportunity to reach people at Christmas. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/10-ways-reach-unchurched-people-christmas Sun, 01 Jan 2017 19:37:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/requiring-background-checks Leaders of short-term mission teams are keenly aware that the top priority is the safety of team members. Similarly, many community organizations, schools, and sports associations take actions to ensure that safety comes first. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/requiring-background-checks Sun, 01 Jan 2017 17:34:04 +0000