https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:28:26 +0000 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:09:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/marcias-story Kids and grandkids were all gathered together to celebrate Marcia Mell’s 80th birthday. As 80th birthday parties go, this was a perfect time to share and reflect on memories from a long life. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/marcias-story Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:09:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-discover-mark-study We are excited to share that a new Discover Your Bible series on the book of Mark will be available this coming fall! The series is broken into two books covering the whole book of Mark in 10 week sections. Book one explores the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/new-discover-mark-study Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:07:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/coffee-break-introduces-story Coffee Break has launched a new closed Facebook group—Story Hour and Little Lambs Connect. Like the existing group, Leader Connect, this new group is an online space for children's leaders to share stories, ask questions, and gather new ideas. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/coffee-break-introduces-story Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:27:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/loving-strength-story-hour A new year means welcoming new opportunities and people into Story Hour and Little Lambs. While working on our own fitness can be important, the question we invite you to ask this season is, "How can you be strong for the children who come to learn more about Jesus?" Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/loving-strength-story-hour Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:08:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/contextualizing-and-personalizing-questions Coffee break uses a unique method of learning called “Discover Your Bible” (DYB). Rather than a deductive approach, DYB enables an inductive strategy to help members of the group learn more from each bible study. Grace Paek https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/contextualizing-and-personalizing-questions Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:55:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/how-be-spiritual-guide-coffee-break If you were asked to name the most important thing you do as a Coffee Break leader, what would it be? Asking good questions? Facilitating the conversation? Getting through the lesson? Paying attention to group dynamics? Leading the prayer time? Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/how-be-spiritual-guide-coffee-break Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:15:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-past-present This December, current Coffee Break Program Manager Sam Huizenga met with Former Founder and Director, Neva Evenhouse, who began the ministry in 1970. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/coffee-break-past-present Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:21:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/give-thanks-coffee-break-thankfulthursdays The season of Thanksgiving is a warm celebratory time of year in the US and Canada. Not only is it a time to recognize our blessings and to share them with those around us, but it is also a time to enjoy meeting together with friends, families, and neighbors. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/give-thanks-coffee-break-thankfulthursdays Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:30:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/elmhurst-little-lambs-leaders Lyn and Beth, Little Lamb leaders at Elmhurst CRC in Illinois, discovered the importance of mentoring beyond their classroom by supporting parents. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/elmhurst-little-lambs-leaders Sun, 15 Oct 2017 23:52:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/gathering-grow-gods-kingdom-leader-training What would you hope for from a Coffee Break Leader training? When asked, the 32 leaders gathered in Chicagoland resonated with two common themes: encouragement and becoming more effective in leading a Discover Your Bible conversation. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/gathering-grow-gods-kingdom-leader-training Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:50:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/growing-together-leader-connect As we work together scattering seeds of faith, sowing his word, and encouraging others to enjoy God’s harvest, let’s do it together! When we share our successes and struggles, we learn from each other and are able to support each other. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/growing-together-leader-connect Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:08:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/uncovering-new-ground Sometimes we feel encouraged to reach out to those in our community around us. We may feel called to invite new communities, area refugees, or others, in to Coffee Break. Kristin Schmitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/uncovering-new-ground Tue, 12 Sep 2017 13:20:30 +0000