Webinars
Let's connect — in real-time! — about ministry.
CRC Communications is pleased to offer this webinar series as a way of learning, sharing, and growing together. It's easy to participate — all you need is a computer with speakers or headphones. And best of all, they're free!
The more the merrier so register for as many as you'd like. And invite others in your church to do the same. After registering, you'll get an email confirmation that includes the link for that webinar. For more details, see our Webinar FAQs.
Our webinars are loosely organized into four series:
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Equip & Engage: Practical training for volunteers and staff engaged in your church ministries. |
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Ministry & Mission: Topics relating to our mission locally and globally. |
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Church Essentials: How we 'do church' - including communication, administration, vision, and more. |
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Dig In: Keeping our minds sharp, our Bibles open, and our hearts ready learn. |
If there's a particular workshop or topic you'd like to see included here, send us a note at communications@crcna.org. We'll take the most-requested topics and try to line something up.
For recordings of previous webinars, click the 'Archive' tab above.
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Faith Alive Webinars (various)Faith Alive offers webinars throughout the year on a variety of topics. Don't miss their list of upcoming events. |
2/15 Noon EST
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Touch Your World Through Prayer: Praying for God's Global MissionMissionary giant Hudson Taylor said, "When we work, we work. When we pray, God works". Discover ways to mobilize your church to pray for both local and global missions. Register now... Our Presenter: Bill Thornburg is a former Nigeria missionary and currently serves as a Missions Resource Consultant for World Missions. Bill helps provides missions education and resources to local churches. |
2/29 Noon EST
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The What, Why, and How of CRC Safe Church MinistryThis webinar will provide an overview of CRC Safe Church Ministry and discuss the reasons why abuse prevention and response is critical to the life of our churches. In addition, we'll briefly look at how Safe Church Ministry is changing and discover the ways it can help provide opportunities for powerful, transforming ministry to individuals and churches. If you're a church leader, pastor, or someone interested in Safe Church Ministry, please join us. Our Presenter: Bonnie Nicholas is Director of Safe Church Ministry for the CRCNA. She has served on Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordinating Councils in two counties, bringing to the table a voice from the faith community. Bonnie has facilitated many groups for women and is also the author of Bethesda, Come to the Water, a Bible study guide for women (available from Faith Alive Christian Resources). |
3/7 Noon EST
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Discipling and Enfolding New ChristiansIs your church ready to disciple, mentor and enfold new Christians? Do new believers quickly become an integral part of your church family? This webinar will present basic principles of discipling and enfolding which will help you embrace the new people God is sending to your church. It's perfect for pastors, church leaders, those involved in outreach, and anyone who wants to become better equipped to disciple new believers. Our Presenter: Hilda VanderKlippe works for Christian Reformed Home Missions in the area of evangelism and church planting. She has been involved in discipling new Christians for many years. Hilda lives with her family in the Niagara area of Ontario where she attends The Village, a new church that regularly welcomes and enfolds new believers. |
3/14 Noon EST
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Walking Alongside our Muslim NeighboursIn this session we'll examine some of the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and learn why loving Muslims is biblical. Included are real life examples from an ongoing North American ministry to Muslims. Our Presenter: Greg Sinclair is the Training Coordinator for AMAM (Advancing Ministry Among Muslims), a multi-agency CRC initiative to encourage outreach to Muslims in North America. Greg was a missionary for 9 years to an unreached people group in West Africa, and previously pastored a CRC church in Alberta. |
3/21 Noon EST
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Church Renewal: The Journey of 3 Lands and 2 RiversOften congregational renewal attempts fail to rejuvenate a church, sometimes resulting in frustrated and disillusioned congregations. In this webinar we'll visit an old metaphor to help us understand the elements necessary for healthy and lasting renewal. Our Presenter: Jack Tacoma is a Ministry Specialist with Home Missions in Eastern Canada and a member of the Regional Resource Team. Jack's work involves coaching churches toward renewal. |
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4/25 Noon EST
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Blessed by People with DisabilitiesMany church leaders think of people with disabling conditions only in terms of their needs. Therefore, these leaders miss out on the blessing God gives eagerly to churches that fully engage people with disabilities in the life and ministry of the church. This webinar will explore the biblical foundations for engaging people with disabilities in church life and the blessings and benefits that come to churches that do so. Our Presenter: Rev. Mark Stephenson is the Director of Disability Concerns at the Christian Reformed Church in North America. |
5/2 Noon EST
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Atonement ConfusionOne of the reasons that evangelism is often more privileged than 'community development' or 'seeking justice' in terms of the church's understanding of its mission has to do with our understanding of what happened at the cross. When we think of Jesus' death on the cross and what he accomplished there as somehow distincet form and unrelated to his Kingdom proclamation and actions, we get stuck. This webinar will discuss this issue and suggest that a more comprehensive view of the atonement can lead to a more comprehensive mission for the church - something we desperately need in our day and age. Our Presenter: Roy Berkenbosch is Director of the Micah Centre and Interdisciplinary Studies at The King’s University College in Edmonton, Alberta. He has worked in Bangladesh with CRWRC and is currently Pastoral Advisor to the CRWRC Board. He also serves on the steering committee of Micah Challenge Canada and Canadian Peacemakers International. |
5/9 Noon EST
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TBA (something for elders)Please check back later, as we're lining something for elders in this time slot. |
5/16 Noon EST
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Be an Effective Deacon in Today's ChurchDo you want to settle for being an average deacon who only responds to immediate needs or do you want to fully embrace your calling as ministers of mercy? Many deacons today are not trained and prepared to fulfill their role in the church. Join us as we identify the main roles of the deacon, discuss how deacons can be more effective with benevolence needs, as well as learn how to encourage good stewardship of time, talent and finances in the congregation. Even though this workshop is geared to deacons, other church leaders may find it helpful. Our Presenters: Bernita Tuinenga and Dave Ellens are Co-Executive Directors of Volunteers In Service (VIS) in Grand Rapids, MI, a position they have shared since November of 2010. VIS’ primary focus is to equip deacons and churches to be more effective, Connect community needs with faith-based volunteers, which results in a caring church that transforms lives in the name of Jesus. |
