https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:19:07 +0000 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/what-books-are-you-reading-summer-0 Network family! What books are you reading, or hoping to read, this summer?  Share in the comments below.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/what-books-are-you-reading-summer-0 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/houses-build-us-my-slightly-dramatic-network-farewell When I was 12, my family moved to a new house. It happens, right? Yes, but: I loved that house.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/houses-build-us-my-slightly-dramatic-network-farewell Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/give-synod-benefit-doubt I wanted to pass along a recent Banner article I found helpful, titled Give Synod the Benefit of the Doubt.  Brandon Haan https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/give-synod-benefit-doubt Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/lets-talk-podcasts I'm curious: What are some of your favorite podcasts?  Drop a link in the comments below! Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/lets-talk-podcasts Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/where-did-you-worship-sunday Where did you worship this past Sunday? Drop a comment and let us know!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/where-did-you-worship-sunday Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:57:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/lord-be-accountants-and-bookkeepers It was a small thing but also a really big thing. During worship yesterday, the pastor began the congregational prayer by lifting up the accountants and bookkeepers.  Thank you, Jesus, for the order they bring...their attention to detail...gift for numbers... Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/lord-be-accountants-and-bookkeepers Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:23:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/what-books-are-you-currently-reading Books make the best companions! What books are you currently reading? What books are you hoping to read?  Share in the comments below.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/what-books-are-you-currently-reading Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:24:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Looking for Lent resources? Here are some great options (two of which are FREE to CRC members via the Digital Library).  Through Tears to Joy by Stan Mast  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:32:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/he-gets-us-super-bowl-commercials-what-did-you-think Are you familiar with the 'He Gets Us' campaign? I first heard about the campaign last fall and at the time spent just a few minutes browsing the He Gets Us website.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/he-gets-us-super-bowl-commercials-what-did-you-think Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:11:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/hospitality/whats-your-top-pick-best-church-cookie-ever Confession: I’m fairly ambivalent about refreshments after church.  Sure, my kids like (LOVE?) them, but I’m not devastated if there aren’t treats.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/hospitality/whats-your-top-pick-best-church-cookie-ever Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:42:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/dee-recker-retires-after-23-years-share-memory-or-note-here While reading The Banner article on Dee Recker's retirement, I was struck by the depth of her experience. Over the course of her time with the CRCNA, Dee has worked fo Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/dee-recker-retires-after-23-years-share-memory-or-note-here Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:57:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/share-your-sermon-series What is the topic of your current sermon series?  Share below!    Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/share-your-sermon-series Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:22:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/lent-easter/lent-worship-practices-inspired-early-church The season of Lent, the forty days (minus Sundays) prior to Easter, apparently began as a time for training and discipleship, especially as a time of preparing candidates for baptism at Easter. John Paarlberg https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/lent-easter/lent-worship-practices-inspired-early-church Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:11:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/how-be-person-or-church-thats-not As a child of the 80s, I grew up with the notion that global warming was something of a hoax.  It was laughed at, dubbed extreme, or simply ignored. Until recently, I didn’t question these assumptions.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/how-be-person-or-church-thats-not Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:15:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/top-10-network-posts-2022 Curious which posts were popular in 2022? Here are the top 10 Network posts from the past year.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/top-10-network-posts-2022 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 15:19:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/advent-christmas/lets-make-advent-playlist What songs should I include?  I'll get us started with an unexpected addition from my favorite new artist.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/advent-christmas/lets-make-advent-playlist Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:21:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/advent-christmas/advent-resources-2022 The Center for Excellent in Preaching is happy to share our collection of Advent and Christmas resources. The Center for Excellence in Preaching https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/advent-christmas/advent-resources-2022 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:49:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/what-faith-forming-childrens-books-do-you-love I have been serving in children's ministry and am looking to purchase some new books for the classrooms. Specifically, preschool through 5th grade.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/what-faith-forming-childrens-books-do-you-love Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:25:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/how-do-you-incorporate-children-sunday-worship Worship is an intergenerational time, but children aren't always fully engaged or included. What's working at your church?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/intergenerational-ministry/how-do-you-incorporate-children-sunday-worship Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:11:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/link-what-podcasts-are-you-currently-listening Network community! I'm curious: What podcasts are you currently listening to?  Please share links to your favorite podcasts (or episodes) in the comments below.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/link-what-podcasts-are-you-currently-listening Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:49:45 +0000