https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:42:10 +0000 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:24:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/new-resource-deacons-and-more I am pleased to announce the publication of my new book, Neighborology: Practicing Compassion as a Way of Life. During the month of February, churches can receive a 60% discount on purcha David Apple https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/new-resource-deacons-and-more Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:24:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/ministering-outside-comfort-zone Perhaps you experience fear or lack confidence in some ministry situations. Perhaps you don’t want to come alongside some people because you lack knowledge about them or their condition or fear how they will respond. That sounds normal. Here are some helpful hints: David Apple https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/ministering-outside-comfort-zone Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:58:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/how-do-i-help-someone-who-has-lost-child-death Most of us have never experienced the trauma of losing a child. And while we may not be able to show empathy towards someone who has lost a child, we can express sympathy. Gary Burlingame https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/how-do-i-help-someone-who-has-lost-child-death Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:07:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/deacons-and-evangelism When I first served as a deacon in 1971 (Northside Community Chapel, Paterson, NJ), a book that encouraged my ministry and growth was the CRC's Deacons and Evangelism. It was this resource that spurred my thinking that doing mercy and sharing the gospel are inseparable. David Apple https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/deacons-and-evangelism Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:16:23 +0000