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… are some good practices to draw from. (Ex. planting a church) Complex. These decisions happen in an unpredictable … We haven’t done this before so new approaches and safe-to-fail experiments are required. (Ex.:leading people, …
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… he makes sense of his own story. The Christian Reformed Church has a story, and I long to hear it told. It’s the … has been. Refugee resettlement has morphed from being a safe political priority to being a complete lightening rod in …
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… and important lesson here for us who love God and love the church. Fellow church members and many people in our communities live with a … and love because one or more of the members have felt safe disclosing their mental health challenges and fellow …
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… that you can use to show others in your house or in your church, and abroad. The website itself is also a great asset. … (eg. their character and their skills), as well as keeping safe, open lines of communication with your child can help … real danger, and keep our loved ones (and communities) safe. I also pray that our communities will be equipped to …
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… Exercise and Hearts Exchanged with Christian Reformed church congregations and in hands-on training of facilitators … say whatever is in their heart, without limitation, in the safe and comfortable knowledge that nobody will criticize or … a circle full of nurturing and encouragement. It is a safe space that provides a hospitable atmosphere of grace, …
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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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… mission leaders for Resonate and the Christian Reformed Church across the U.S. and Canada, it's our job to engage and … We rallied church community and their friends together safely and tremendously on Zoom to bless the marginalized. …
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… However, it’s a denomination that typically takes a safe, conservative approach to social issues (though I think … fact, I think if you were to ask many of the church leaders in the CRC today, a primary frustration would … beds for homeless, or AA meetings. A socially missional church not only aims to protect the broken, it stands to …
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… as he stepped into the non-churchiest classroom we called “church” one Sunday. “The last time I was in church” he said … have me wondering if we have ears that hear and if our churches today are prepared to be places where those who have … can equip you to step into spaces where stories may be safely shared and held like those told by Janet and George. …
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… people with disabilities from the life and ministry of our churches. Here is a helpful description of disability , … me that overlooked the “shut-ins” who no longer worship at church due to chronic illnesses, the people dealing with … like churches to think beyond the visible and to provide a safe place for people to say, I'm struggling, this is a …
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… of pain and sorrow… they need to be together… they need a safe place to weep, to pray for healing, and to be assured of … As medical and rescue teams prepare for crises, so should churches and communities. How can a diverse group of leaders … neighborhood that you could gather with? Make a list of churches and religious organizations within a reasonable …
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… As deacons we are called to serve by showing mercy to the church and all people. We are to show that Christians live … quick judgements and putting up walls to keep ourselves safe. …