https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:13:10 +0000 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:51:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/stewardship/nonprofits-support-recommended-crc I would like to get a list of charitable causes recommended by CRC so that I can make a significant donation to my local church and ask them to distribute it.  The reason is that it is cumbersome for me to access the funds in my investment portfolio. I would like to do that only on Bill Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/stewardship/nonprofits-support-recommended-crc Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:51:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/ideas-thanking-covid-19-first-responders Our church council decided last night that we would like to acknowledge, encourage, and thank church members who are putting their personal and family safety on the line (police officers, fire fighters, health care workers) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you have any suggestions for creati Bill Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/ideas-thanking-covid-19-first-responders Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:58:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/do-congregational-members-under-18-vote We recently approved children participating at Lord's Supper if they have made an age appropriate profession of faith. Is their a guideline re: voting at congregational meetings if someone is a professing member and is under the age of 18? Bill Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/do-congregational-members-under-18-vote Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:17:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/how-do-we-compensate-part-time-youth-ministry We are in the process of updating our job descriptions and compensation guidelines for all part-time staff.  We are not sure how to handle compensation for youth ministry staff when they lead a weekend, or longer, retreat with the youth. Bill Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/how-do-we-compensate-part-time-youth-ministry Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:44:23 +0000