https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:38:41 +0000 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/praying-peace-earth Peace. We hear the word a lot around Christmas. We talk about the Prince of Peace and we pronounce a blessing of peace on earth. But what is peacemaking? Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/praying-peace-earth Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/3-subtle-ways-church-talks-about-young-people Jesus said, “From the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks," (Luke 6:45) One section of my book, The Orphaned Generation, asks aging churches to consider what their speech about young people reveals about their hearts regarding young people. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/3-subtle-ways-church-talks-about-young-people Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:09:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/processing-short-term-experience Normally I write an article to short-term mission (STM) participants or pastors. This one is going to be different. This one should be SENT to anyone who had a friend or family member go on a short-term mission trip. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/processing-short-term-experience Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:56:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/understanding-consent-part-2 In Part I, we said that consent means both permission to act and to understand the consequences of those actions. We gave a couple of examples in which age or cognitive ability could cross out consent. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/understanding-consent-part-2 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:10:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/understanding-consent-part-i Consent is a short word, but long on meaning. There is much to know about consent, and there is much to misunderstand about consent. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/understanding-consent-part-i Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:48:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/hand-raising-network In school if you had a question you would raise your hand to get an answer. But what if you have a question about serving in ministry at your church? What would you do? Where would you go? Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/hand-raising-network Mon, 02 May 2011 22:52:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/why-hold-synod April showers, May flowers, June synods. That might sound strange, but for those of us directly involved in denominational ministries synod marks the beginning of summer. This year 188 elders and pastors from across North America will gather...to worship, fellowship, work, and eat together. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/why-hold-synod Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:33:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-harnessing-god-gifts One example of an effort to work together and “to harness God gifts in the community for community benefit” is the Holland Deacons Conference of Classis Holland. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-harnessing-god-gifts Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:58:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-leadership You may be asking, “What does leadership have to do with my ministry as a deacon? Isn't it the elders and the pastors who lead by ruling?” The more common portrayal of deacons is: deacons are to serve by responding to others when called upon. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-leadership Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:24:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-playlist Today we have immense control over our music. With the advent of MP3 players we can skip, shuffle, delete, and mix genres. We can listen alone or with others, listen on or off the phone, listen in the car or on a walk outside. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-playlist Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:22:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/double-vision Huyser Prayer Letter, March 2009 Christian Reformed World Missions Apartado 1076 Managua, Nicaragua E-mail: [email protected] Dear friends, “For now we see in a mirror dimly . . .” I Corinthians 13:12 Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/double-vision Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:29:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/nurturing-faith/defining-faith-tradition When we pass on our Christian faith to the next generation, we do so from our own tradition and perspective. Reformed Christians are no exception, but what does it mean to be Reformed? What does the Reformed worldview contribute to church school programs? Jessie Schut https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/nurturing-faith/defining-faith-tradition Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:58:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/co-leader-communication As an arrow whizzed passed my ear—much too close for comfort—I turned to face whatever kid had broken the archery rule I had just finished explaining. Unfortunately, it wasn't a kid. It was my co-leader. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/co-leader-communication Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:15:26 +0000