https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 10 May 2024 19:07:21 +0000 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:42:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/just-note-say-thanks We all have things that annoy us to one degree or another. Here’s one of mine: not receiving a thank you card after giving someone a wedding gift. I know that a recently married couple is adjusting to a new life together. Lis Van Harten https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/just-note-say-thanks Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:42:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/being-human How do you go to church on Sunday morning? Do you go with a heart full of longing to meet with God and his people? Do you have a mental checklist of things you want to see happen, or not happen? Do you have to force yourself to go because you know “that pastor” is preaching? Lis Van Harten https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/being-human Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:22:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/lets-be-well Fads come and go. They seemingly spring up out of nowhere, are all the rage for a period of time, and then one day they’re gone. Lis Van Harten https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/lets-be-well Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:33:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/wife-pastor The introduction went as it almost always did, “This is Lis, the pastor’s wife.” I smiled warmly, gave a hearty handshake, and attempted to clarify who I was by saying, “I’m the wife of the pastor.” Smiles would falter a bit. Confusion became apparent. Lis Van Harten https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/wife-pastor Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:48:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/excellent-service At our house, October is when our insurance policies come up for renewal. Since the bills are sent out several weeks before payment is due, we have time to review everything prior to sending any checks out. The review this year was an uncomfortable experience. Lis Van Harten https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/excellent-service Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:07:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/itll-only-take-few-minutes How often have you heard, or read, this as you’re being asked to fill in a form? Probably more times than you care to remember. What I find interesting is how much variation there is in the definition of a few minutes. One definition is: “not many but more than one”. Lis Van Harten https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/itll-only-take-few-minutes Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:10:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/employment/employees/pastors/it-doesnt-have-be-big I’ve lived on both sides of the fence. I began life on one side and stayed there for several decades. In fact, of all the folks who attend church about 99% of them are on that side—the PS (pew sitter) side. As a PS, I faithfully attended church. Lis Van Harten https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/employment/employees/pastors/it-doesnt-have-be-big Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:02:07 +0000