https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:26:04 +0000 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:21:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/2016-faith-and-finances-training What if your church had a ministry in place to empower the materially poor with money management skills and supportive relationships? The Chalmers Center https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/2016-faith-and-finances-training Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:21:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/craig-greenfields-creative-world-justice-blog I recently came across Craig Greenfield's "Creative. World. Justice." blog. Here are two articles that I especially appreciated and think that all CRC deacons would benefit from reading: Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/craig-greenfields-creative-world-justice-blog Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:32:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/dismantling-doctrine-discovery A working group in the Mennonite Church USA has created a 43-minute documentary entitled "The Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ" that is a good introduction to understanding the Doctrine of Discovery. Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/dismantling-doctrine-discovery Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:28:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/helping-without-hurting-church The Chalmers Center is releasing the new book Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence on October 6. This book  is "designed to help churches effectively navigate the moment when someone asks them for financial assistance." The book also "equips church pastors, s Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/financial-shalom/church-management/helping-without-hurting-church Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:49:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/predatory-lending-survey The Center for Public Justice (of which I am a trustee) is part of the Faith for Just Lending coalition, a diverse group of religious denominations and faith-based organizations and networks seeking to address predatory Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/predatory-lending-survey Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:50:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/faith-finances-ministry-tool-deacons I've just completed training to become a Faith & Finances certified facilitator and would like to share my experience with my fellow deacons.  Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/faith-finances-ministry-tool-deacons Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:08:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/life-world-letters-exiles Byron Borger of Hearts & Minds Books has given a rave review of the DVD series "For the Life of The World: Letters to the Exiles." See the following: http://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/booknotes/dvd_for_the_life_of_the_world/ Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/life-world-letters-exiles Tue, 01 Jul 2014 17:07:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/diakonia-remixed-terms-deacons Greetings on behalf of The Office of Deacon Task Force or Diakonia Remixed for short. Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/diakonia-remixed-terms-deacons Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:45:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/diakonia-remixed Seen any deacons at synod lately? Not many will be found there, not in any official capacity anyway. Terry Woodnorth https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/diakonia-remixed Tue, 17 May 2011 11:50:39 +0000