https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:37:14 +0000 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:51:45 +0000 Dear Teenager (From the Heart of a Youth Director to Their Students) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/dear-teenager-heart-youth-director-their-students Dear Teenager, Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/dear-teenager-heart-youth-director-their-students Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:51:45 +0000 We Must Always Be Sowing https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/we-must-always-be-sowing I had the chance to speak at our local Cadet camp last weekend and it was a beautiful time! God moved immensely! Maybe when I was speaking to the masses, but also through the individual conversations I was able to have with a couple of cadets. Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/we-must-always-be-sowing Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:05:16 +0000 "Don't Let Me Miss What YOU'RE Doing! https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/dont-let-me-miss-what-youre-doing Notice that I capitalized "YOU'RE"? That, of course, is me referencing God. Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/dont-let-me-miss-what-youre-doing Thu, 14 Apr 2016 04:21:14 +0000 The Best Time to Wake Up https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/best-time-wake . . .is when you start your day with Jesus! I bet you thought I was going for the Folgers theme didn't you? Ha, tricked you!  Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/best-time-wake Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:52:50 +0000 Available and Intentional https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/available-and-intentional Available Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/available-and-intentional Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:26:29 +0000 A Fun Youth Group Experience - CRASH https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/fun-youth-group-experience-crash This will be short sweet and to the point! If ever you guys need something to do on a random day, or the first week of every month (like I do) I recommend CRASH nights! Which stand for Come Relax At Someone's House! Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/fun-youth-group-experience-crash Sat, 20 Feb 2016 22:58:08 +0000 Focusing Inward https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/focusing-inward In youth ministry one of the greatest battles I have faced (especially living in Washington) is. . .SPORTS! The reason I say especially living in Washington is because of the Seahawks. Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/focusing-inward Sun, 10 Jan 2016 22:28:51 +0000 First Name Basis Only https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/first-name-basis-only I have only been a CRC Youth Pastor for four months (this is my first year) and I am so happy to be part of this network! Something that has been on my heart lately is pressure on the youth in the CRC church. What do I mean by that? Austin Burke https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/first-name-basis-only Mon, 21 Dec 2015 22:39:44 +0000