https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:30:42 +0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:31:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/power-testimony I come from a church that very seldom has testimonies as part of our church service. That is a real shame because hearing what God is has done in someone’s life can be so uplifting and encouraging both for those giving the testimony and for those that are hearing it. Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/power-testimony Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:31:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/jake-tribute On Wednesday, Feb 26, the youth community in Ontario lost a giant of a man. The day before, on Tuesday, Jake Hiemstra suffered a massive stroke from which he could not recover. The next day there was much rejoicing in heaven as Jake joined the angels there. Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/jake-tribute Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:27:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-group-serious-study-or-fun-and-games Another youth group season has begun. We've had a Fall retreat to kick off the year, and now are two months into the year. This year we have a new youth pastor on board and we are excited as leaders to inspire our youth to great things. Our theme this year is from 2 Tim. Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-group-serious-study-or-fun-and-games Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:01:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/short-term-mission-trips Much has been written about going on short-term mission trips, both good and bad. I would define a short-term mission trip as less than one month. Usually, they are from one to two weeks. Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/short-term-mission-trips Tue, 21 May 2013 20:20:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/passion My wife, daughter, and I have just returned from Atlanta where we, along with 60,000 young adults, attended the 2013 Passion Conference. Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/passion Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:38:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-youth-leaders Do you build up your youth to be leaders?  Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-youth-leaders Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:17:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/are-you-player A few weeks ago our classis held a three day retreat for our youth and leaders. Over 250 youth, young adults, and leaders gathered to hear Dave Lane of Sarnia challenge us to get into the game. So many of us, leaders included, are content to just sit on the sidelines and be a fan. Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/are-you-player Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:02:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/just-minute How often have we heard, just give me a minute of your time? Or, just a minute, I need to finish this first, then I will give you my attention. I have been reading a book this week by Wess Stafford titled, “Just a minute”. Ray Heeres https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/just-minute Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:45:06 +0000