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… my experiences of God became encompassed and nurtured by safe boundaries of theological wisdom. Through relationships … years that I have been serving in a Christian Reformed Church in Northern California (Granite Springs Church, … in a variety of positions within the CRCNA, most recently Safe Church Ministry and Finance Services. So I may not be a …
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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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… team function? I love working with the women at the church I call home. We’ve been together for over twenty years … on them. Rethink Participation Like most New England churches, we skew older and whiter. Even so, it’s encouraging … the sound of their own voices, sharing their own story in safe spaces, and speaking up with opinions and insights, even …
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… simple math of relationships – family, friends, coworkers, church attendees and a host of other regular passing … his life. He picked him up. He brought him to a safe place. He paid for lodging and for healing. I am sure … can’t help but notice that good neighbours create good and safe spaces for children. But it all starts with a simple …
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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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… loss for all of us. In a joint effort to bless our churches, Worship Ministries and Pastor Church Resources have commissioned video sermons from …
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… Dear Pastors, Deacons, Elders and Other Church Leaders: Since March, you have had a hand in leading … will not gather in groups. When the quarantine began, many churches became more intentional than ever in how they … 8 Things for Church Leaders to Consider as Things Re-open …
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… In April, Bill Hybels resigned from Willow Creek and the church promised investigation into the new allegations … it continues to unfold, there are some lessons that we in Safe Church Ministry should consider. First, ministers carry … available including “ Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches ” as well as classis coordinators and staff who you …
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… the importance of this foundation for the challenge to the church that follows. This newly achieved relationship between … To direct the lost and the lonely in this world to the safe haven in Christ. To that end Jesus said: “I am sending … The Mission of the Church …
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… been a local ministry (interpretive dance) meeting at our church facility, and it is led by a member of our … they have operated on their own, with the only tie to our church being that they meet at our facility. They have now … how do we proceed in a way that is legal, efficient, and safe? Liability - what would need to happen so that our …
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… Background: Since 2016, the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has relied on the Birkman, an … is for a pastor to have! 2. Acknowledge your grief. In safe settings, permit yourself to lament the pettiness and … Why Your Pastor Hates Pandemics (Are You Really Leaving the Church Over Masks?) …