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… The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2011, at … the appointment of Ms. Bonnie Nicholas as director of Safe Church Ministry ( see news story ). Ms. Nicholas had …
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… of love and loyalty in us, including attachment to our church leaders, who are a vital part of the community. When a … study of abuse within our own denomination. Now named the Safe Church Ministry, the office helps congregations develop …
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… Hymn : Glory be, glory be to God alone Through the church He redeemed and made His own. He has freed us, He will keep us till we’re safely home Glory be, glory be to God alone! Many who were at …
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… Women & Ethnic Ministry Office of Social Justice Pastor Church Resources Race Relations Raise Up Global Ministries Safe Church Ministry Worship Ministries Social media around …
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… of Canada, an organization whose mission is to nurture safe and spacious places for sexual minority persons to … discussing diversity in a gracious way, showing that the church can be a place that welcomes a variety of perspectives … practical advice for implementing generous spaciousness in churches and organizations." Let us examine the New …
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… to learn about and understand the issue. In a lot of our churches, that learning happens through preaching, teaching, … human sexuality issues for instance, we’ll often ask a church to convene groups that read one chapter at a time of … have? The goal with the listening circle is to create a safe yet constructive environment where folks can stop …
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… in this insert. I'd suggest Calvin Seminary go out and churches go in this category. Surely "Our Journey Together" … Race Relations, Office of Social Justice, Safe Church Ministry and Centre for Public Dialogue. These … into the major ministries or better yet be given to local churches. Office of Social Justice and Center for Dialogue …
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… and sweeping dirt under the carpet. Yes, even within the church. The assemblies of the church (council, classis, … with other realities of our church life, especially safe church procedures and restorative justice practices. The …
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… Mich. – The Board of Trustees of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met on May 3 and 4, 2012 at the … to the Model Articles of Incorporation and Bylaw for Churches within Canada. These documents are included in the … report from Ms. Bonnie Nicholas, director of the Office of Safe Church Ministry, regarding the initiatives and …
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… Brownson’s book Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships . I did so because … Peace of Conscience and Unity in the Church: Why I Did What I Did As a Delegate to Synod 2022 …
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… about the previous resignation of the director of our Safe Church Ministry. Both the Board of Trustees and synod are … to remember that BOT members are volunteers, ministers and church members just like the rest of us, and are attempting …
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… understanding of his will for the Christian Reformed Church? Even for me, a pathological optimist, it seems … Come, Lord Jesus! Come move upon the Christian Reformed Church in such a way that brings us to our knees before You. … down the weapons of worldly warfare, resting fully in Your safe protection, oh Mighty Deliverer and Great Defender. …