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A Prayer for Perseverance During the Pandemic
When my stress and resentment levels rise, I have learned to center myself by asking a guiding question: What does love require of you?
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June 2, 2020
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Social Media Sample Policies
Safe Church Ministry shares a customizable Social Media Policy from Protect Young Eyes, an organization helping families, schools, and churches create safer digital environments.
June 2, 2020
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Some Thoughts on Risk-Taking
In an episode of North Woods Law, Fish and Game wardens and volunteers carried a girl who had broken her ankle down a mountain in the rain. My roommate commented on the danger of hiking in the rain.
June 1, 2020
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Beyond Thoughts and Prayer
White Americans often ask, “What’s the problem”? “Why do you make everything about race”? This is largely because they cannot see or feel the unseen world in which black people live.
May 31, 2020
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Diverse Books for Children
Looking to teach your kids about diversity? Karen, founder of Black Kids Do Travel and blogger at themomtrotter.com, shares some books to add to your library.
May 30, 2020
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How the Church Responds to Those With a Criminal History (June 2020 Webinar)
Safe Church has invited Yvonne Lammers and Patricia Van Reenan to lead us in a a discussion on how churches should respond to those with a criminal history in our church. Details below!
May 29, 2020
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Journeying into Friendship Goes Virtual
The goal of Journeying into Friendship is to strengthen our capacity to bear witness to Jesus Christ through authentic, mutual friendships with neighbors of a different ethnic, racial, or religious background.
May 29, 2020
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Does Your Church Have a Reopening Plan?
Has your church started the reopening process? How are you doing it?
May 28, 2020
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Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Webinar for Re-opening Public Worship (June 3)
This webinar with several church and public figures across Canada will offer advice and resources regarding re-establishing public worship safely during COVID-19 restrictions and limits.
May 28, 2020
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Pastor at Faith Church (Beecher, IL)
Faith Church, headquartered in Dyer, Indiana, is looking for a full-time pastor to serve at its Beecher, Illinois campus.
May 28, 2020
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Pastor of Congregational Life, Grace CRC (Grand Rapids, MI)
Grace CRC, near downtown Grand Rapids, seeks a 30-hour Pastor of Congregational Life.
May 28, 2020
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5 Factors That Influence Resilience in Children
These five factors can determine how well kids deal with and recover from difficult life situations.
May 27, 2020
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The Healthy Church Discernment Process: A Journey to Congregational Vitality
God has a place for congregations in the kingdom that He is revealing. Here's how to gain clarity on how well your congregation is living into that mission.
May 27, 2020
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8 Gift Ideas for Grads in Your Church
Do you have a graduate in your church or community? Here are eight ideas for unique and meaningful gifts.
May 27, 2020
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Lament Toolkit: Understanding and Practicing Biblical Lament
Our friends over at the RCA have gathered a number of videos, podcasts, articles, books and other resources about lament to help guide you and your congregations during this COVID-19 time.
May 26, 2020
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Stones That Speak (An Interesting Breakout Memoir)
In the same vein as Randy Pausch’s “The Last Lecture,” Vander Weele’s memoir will inspire, uplift, and help you to celebrate your life’s purpose.
May 26, 2020
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Video: "God's Blessings in Barns"
In this episode, Cross country runner Dally Carlisle lives out his grandfather Edward’s legacy of hard work, Christian faith, and raising livestock on his family’s farm in Gallup, New Mexico.
May 26, 2020
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Worship and Ministry Director at Shoreline CRC (Seattle, WA)
Shoreline CRC is looking for a worship leader who will also spend time leading us in another ministry area based upon the candidate's gifting and calling.
May 26, 2020
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Resources for Reopening Children’s Ministry in a COVID-19 World
Is your church discussing how and when to reopen in-person children's ministry? Find resources including an online roundtable, questions to consider, and people to contact.
May 26, 2020
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Conspiracies and Calvinism
It’s tidier to believe God plans everything that happens even if we cannot ever (or at least for now) know why. But maybe we are not supposed to have a tidy theology on such wild and wooly matters.