https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:36:16 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2020 23:47:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/request-forms-benevolence I'm a fairly new deacon at my church and we're looking to make revisions in some of the forms we use for benevolence requests. I'm wondering if churches document requests for financial assistance from their members. Carol Sybenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/request-forms-benevolence Wed, 06 May 2020 23:47:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/10-tips-recognizing-church-volunteers We would like to share with you some of the ways in which you can recognize those who are involved in your church’s ministry programs—not just during special events such as National Volunteer Week. How do you say thank you? How do let your volunteers know you appreciate them? Carol Sybenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/10-tips-recognizing-church-volunteers Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:08:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/leadership-boards-need-be-formed-group-getting-work It's the beginning of a new year and in some churches it's also a time to look for new Council leadership — elders, deacons and executive members. Carol Sybenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/ministry-coordination/leadership-boards-need-be-formed-group-getting-work Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:31:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/what-ontario-bill-132-means-churches Please note that this letter is meant ONLY for churches in Ontario, Canada, as it springs out of provincial law within that province alone. This information was sent to Ontario churches in July, 2016. Carol Sybenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/what-ontario-bill-132-means-churches Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:46:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/teaching/bible-teaching-method-using-puppets Puppets can be a great teaching tool for Sunday School teachers. They encourage creativity and can help lessons "stick."  Carol Sybenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/teaching/bible-teaching-method-using-puppets Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:47:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/coming-home-mission-trips-now-what In last week’s blog entry, Jerry Meadows wrote about prepping students for missions and questioned how they might integrate a missions experience into their daily lives once suitcases were unpacked. Carol Sybenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/coming-home-mission-trips-now-what Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:48:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/supporting-volunteers/childrens-volunteers Church Leaders e-newsletter just posted a great article on working with volunteers in children's ministry, but all the suggestions listed can also be used in any other area where volunteers are engaged in ministry. Carol Sybenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/supporting-volunteers/childrens-volunteers Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:46:24 +0000