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… What is a classis? Dictionary says: (in certain Reformed churches) 1. the organization of pastors and elders that … definition hides the fact that this isn’t an invented church governance word—it’s borrowed from the navy. Classis …
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… gospel.” In a recent Network post Matt provides churches with a healthy theological framework for approaching … nature, are disability concerns and that of maintaining a safe space for worship. Two joint CRC/RCA … accommodate and support people living with a disability. Safe Church Ministry , for both CRC and RCA , equips …
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… new ways for fruitful ministry. In what ways does your church value shared leadership? Set an example for children … and experience men and women leading together. Create a safe ministry environment. Allow individuals the freedom to express their preferences in meeting with church leaders. Find out who people are most comfortable …
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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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… take place on May 6th, 2018 . Operation Manna (OM) helps churches across Canada create and grow ministries that reach … of funding and identify supportive partnerships with local churches and organizations, with the goal of walking well in … couple of years, they have expanded their ministry to be a safe and welcoming place for refugee families. The OM …
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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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… during COVID-19 by Pastor Emily Scott of the Lutheran Church (ELCA). This article shares insights from her … for discussion and prayer. Our desire is to create a safe space for vulnerability, acceptance, sharing and …
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… employees and have found them to be dedicated to the church and ready to offer assistance to Chaplaincy and Care … During a window last September, when it was fairly safe to travel, I flew out to Grand Rapids and had several in …
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… BELONGING, and a sense of SIGNIFICANCE. That’s what the church community offers! (I learned about those two cravings … folks were together praying and thinking and creating in a safe environment with really good leadership. I don’t want to …
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… CRC ministries, Race Relations, Disability Concerns, and Safe Church Ministry, are excited to try something new that will …
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… As the church, it's sometimes hard to know what to say to our veterans or military chaplains, so often the church doesn't say anything. I encourage the church to look … military service. Thank you for being beacons of hope and safe refuge our service men and women. They entrust to you …
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… I think it's safe to say that most of us have been part of a conversation about "the youth" in our church. Lately this conversation has had less to do with "how … tend to bemoan the fact that there are "no" youth in the church anymore - and either blame it on the church (we just …