https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sun, 19 May 2024 22:14:38 +0000 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/job/full-time-lead-pastor-cadillac-crc-cadillac-mi Cadillac Christian Reformed Church in Cadillac, MI is seeking a Lead Pastor.  The Lead Pastor will guide us as we seek to carry out the Mission of Cadillac CRC, which is to celebrate, show, and share God’s transforming grace in our community. Mark Tonello https://network.crcna.org/job/full-time-lead-pastor-cadillac-crc-cadillac-mi Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/communication-churches-ecclesiastical-marriage The following letter was shared with churches in March 2024 in response to direction from Synod 2023. Spanish and Korean text is also available below. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/communication-churches-ecclesiastical-marriage Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/celebrating-no-ya-indigenous-recipes-you Prepare yourself for a cultural voyage that embraces community, culinary delights, and the essence of heritage! Brace yourself, for we are about to unveil a special gift for YOU, in honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day! CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/celebrating-no-ya-indigenous-recipes-you Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/guidelines-and-grace-protocols Join Julia Rathbun, Thrive’s Ministry Consultant for safer churches, in a discussion around the process of including registered offenders in worship.  Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/guidelines-and-grace-protocols Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-does-your-church-celebrate-your-students-graduations How does your church celebrate your students' graduations? Maybe you celebrate your students' final graduation from high school, or have a ceremony to prepare your students for "leveling up" to the next grade of children's ministry or youth group. Do you have any special traditions? Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-does-your-church-celebrate-your-students-graduations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-summer-missionary-visits-tips-support Summer missionary visits can often be an exciting and enlightening time for North American churches. However, visiting missionaries often face unique challenges. Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-summer-missionary-visits-tips-support Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/poverty-and-hunger/faith-action-webinar-food-advocacy Join the Faith in Action webinar May 16, 7:30 PM (EST)! As a next step to the Food and Faith series, join Justice Mobilizers to learn how we can transform our awareness of food justice and climate justice into meaningful calls to action. Jodi Koeman https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/poverty-and-hunger/faith-action-webinar-food-advocacy Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-join-us-fall-2024 Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers.  CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-join-us-fall-2024 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-summer-missionary-visits-returning-home We were visiting the third church in three weeks. On this Sunday, as many others, we had our three children in tow, ages six, three and five months. Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reflections-summer-missionary-visits-returning-home Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayer-comfort-brokenness-our-world Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 102:1-2 (Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.) Prayer God of comfort and restoration, CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayer-comfort-brokenness-our-world Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/breath-prayers-guided-prayer-synod-2024 Take a deep breath. Just breathe.  Breathe in, breathe out. Inhale, exhale.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/breath-prayers-guided-prayer-synod-2024 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/hermitage-spiritual-retreat-center One of my spiritual formation practices is to take a 24 hour silent retreat once a month.  After moving from the Philippines to Western Michigan in 2001, the place the Lord drew me to exercise this practice was The Hermitage in Three Rivers, Michigan.  I have been coming to th Joel Hogan https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/hermitage-spiritual-retreat-center Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/5-ways-partner-diaspora-church-plants As people move throughout the world, Resonate Global Mission is working with the denomination and church planters to plant churches among communities of immigrants and refugees. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/church-planting/5-ways-partner-diaspora-church-plants Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/council/examining-your-own-dance-floor In the years of serving in my role as a Youth and Emerging Adult ministry consultant, I have had  many conversations with youth leaders, youth pastors, councils and congregations about the complexities of finding, hiring/calling, and/or recruiting people to serve in areas of youth Ron DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/council/examining-your-own-dance-floor Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/no-missing-puzzle-pieces  In our home, it is common to see a jigsaw puzzle scattered out on the puzzle board. While some individual pieces  may seem dull and insignificant, they are needed to make up this beautiful picture. Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/no-missing-puzzle-pieces Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/you-are-reason-were-still-here “Chaplain, you are the reason we are still here,” the student said. “Thanks, but you don’t need to  exaggerate,” I replied. “I’m not exaggerating,” he said. Others in the room agreed.   George Koopmans https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/you-are-reason-were-still-here Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/earth-day-prayer-psalm-103-and-104 This Earth Day, we invite you to join us in prayer as we honor and remember the gift of our Creator's blessing. Indeed, the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, and as such, we will continue to live into our moral call and obligation to care for creation.   CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/earth-day-prayer-psalm-103-and-104 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reflections-grace Grace means God is sufficient, not me. Grace means I am incapable of discovering God’s truth on my own and need it to be revealed to me and handed down from on high. BISHOP DARRELL A BOONE https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reflections-grace Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-are-you-waiting The trip odometer read 2,686 miles. These are the miles my rental car accumulated as I traveled to five of the ten spring Classis meetings within the US Central region (if I was not at your meeting, beware, I hope to come in the Fall). Brad Meinders https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-are-you-waiting Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:38:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/facilities/does-your-church-have-parsonage In the past, many churches hosted a parsonage. Nowadays, it seems somewhat less common. Does your church have a parsonage? Network Moderation https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/facilities/does-your-church-have-parsonage Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000