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7 Reasons Diaspora Ministry Is So Important for the Church
People from throughout the world are living in our communities today. How we react to them, and what we say, is part of our Christian witness.
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March 17, 2021
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30 Days of Prayer for Muslims
Let's join together in praying that as Muslims seek God during Ramadan, they will encounter Jesus.
March 11, 2021
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What Have Our Churches Gained Because of COVID?
We have lost so much this year—but what have our churches gained, especially in our ability to love our neighbor?
March 6, 2021
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Beanie Babies and Staying Engaged in God’s Mission
How do we maintain enthusiasm for God's mission? Here are four Biblical truths to keep our love for God's mission alive in our congregations.
February 23, 2021
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Despite Travel Restrictions, International Church Partnerships Thrive
When COVID hit, canceling tours and trips, ministries around the world wondered the impact on partnerships. Much to our surprise, these relationships not only survived but thrived.
February 18, 2021
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The Transformative Power of Beautiful Questions
Tired from many years of hard work with little tangible fruit, Pastor Tomas began to listen to neighborhood residents.
February 11, 2021
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Living the Call - Global Mission (February 2021)
Look inside for updates from ReFrame Ministries (formerly known as Back to God Ministries International) and Resonate Global Mission.
January 25, 2021
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How To Change Your Mindset When Doing Volunteer Mission Work
While at Tesoros de Dios, my missional mindset grew to a posture of listening and learning, rather than speaking out from my own ideas and culture.
January 24, 2021
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Go and Do Likewise
Food bills jumped. There were line-ups for the bathroom. Dale said, "These have been the most rewarding weeks of my life."
January 18, 2021
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Announcement by Earthquake and Church Bell
An earthquake gets everyone's attention. But how many people made the connection between the earthquake and Jesus' resurrection?
January 6, 2021
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5 Tips for Sharing Your Faith From a Missionary
There’s a lot that North Americans can learn from ministry among the Fulani. Here are 5 tips from a missionary.
December 29, 2020
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Crying and singing
Must the recipe for success in mission work include trouble and tears?
December 16, 2020
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Nunc Dimittis - an Advent Reflection for 2020
A Christmas 2020 reflection on the power of Nunc Dimittis—rooted in the experience of pain and suffering of the people of El Salvador.
December 15, 2020
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What It Means to Live in the Middle and Be a Peacebuilder
So often we think that to be in the middle means to be moderate, or that in order to mediate, we need to soften our beliefs. That is not my experience.
December 3, 2020
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Hands Up
It sounded like a "cop-out" when Moses told Joshua to go and do the fighting. He was going to leave the battle and let Joshua do the dangerous work! What kind of leader is that?
November 24, 2020
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Shining a Light on Gender-Based Violence: A CRCNA Cross-Agency Initiative
A group of CRCNA agencies is collaborating to expose the hidden crisis of gender-based violence (GVB). Find resources and join us for 16 days of activism!
November 23, 2020
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9 Rules for Building Authentic Friendships
The guidelines for building authentic friendships with people from a background different from your own are similar to all friendships, regardless of whether you are of the same race, culture, or faith.
November 18, 2020
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Meet John Bouwers From the Church Planting Institute
Church planting has proven to be the most effective means of bringing the gospel to Canadians.
November 18, 2020
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Community Christmas: Celebrating in 2020
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there are still ways churches and ministries can connect with their community and share the hope of the gospel.
November 17, 2020
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What a ‘Church’ of 15,000 YouTubers Can Teach Us about God’s Mission
How do I build relationships with non-Christians during a global lockdown? Maybe YouTube has something to teach us.
November 17, 2020
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What's God up To in Your Neighbourhood?
God’s mission isn’t just across an ocean—it’s right outside your door. Here's a look at an opportunity to explore what it looks like to be a witness for Christ in your neighbourhood.
November 16, 2020
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Maybe It's Ok if Advent Looks Different This Year
Even if your Advent and Christmas celebrations look different this year, one thing is for sure: God is in control and he wants us to grow through the waiting.
November 16, 2020
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Cultivating a Different Type of Hope This Year
Participatory hope cultivates practices for future outcomes. Such participatory hope lives in our CRC campus ministries as they provide spiritual care and so much more.
November 13, 2020
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How Do You Pray?
"When we pray Scripture, we are speaking God’s Words back to him. We are reminding him of his promises, we are trusting that he will do what he said in his Word.”
November 13, 2020
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How Are You Seeing Jesus This Advent?
We are almost to Advent—the coming of Jesus anew this year. This in a world of pandemic, inequity, and other challenges. Too many to mention. But let's not miss out on the ways God is working is this year.