Here’s something I’m learning way too late in life: All the accommodations we make so people can enter a physical space make no difference if we can’t make accommodations in our hearts.
Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, recently spoke at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about protecting children on the internet. He will also be a featured workshop leader at Inspire 2019.
Curious what a classical safe church team does and how they support local safe church ministry? This story from Classis Chatham helps answer these questions.
When you are intentional about building community, God is pleased. Do your best and ask God do the rest.
To close out the series, the Office of Social Justice invites you to engage deeply in three ways: Listen, Learn, and Love. Use the stories and provided questions for your church's adult education classes.
You are invited to join or lead a worship peer learning group this fall! Worship Ministries is excited about these groups and offers support by providing study books.
Talbot Street Church, located in London, ON, is looking for a half-time Student Ministry Leader.
How does your church promote things like small groups? Do you share from the pulpit, or in the bulletin, or with special launch dates? What have you found to be effective?
These hymns were written by a young couple facing an unexpected hardship. They have freely shared them with others and I hope they encourage you, like they did me.
Community CRC in Roselawn, IN, is seeking an energetic, passionate, full-time Director of Children's Ministries.
Bridge of Hope Church in Sioux Center Iowa recently attended a workshop focused on the role of deacons as leaders in the life of the church. Here's what happened.
As the deacons at New Life CRC in Geulph, ON, set out to define their vision, they resonated with the words of Synod 2016 calling deacons to be not only servants, but catalysts.
Can classis meetings happen by video? Should they?
The Barnabas Foundation is excited to host Rev. Michael Kooy, pastor at Grace Community CRC in Oak Lawn, IL, to talk about the nuts and bolts of building a compelling vision in the local church.
In the context of today's world the mandate of mercy and justice that is at the heart of the call on the office of deacon is both profound and challenging. We need to keep the call in front of us as deacons to continue to live into it more fully
Chaplains Training has always been a great time for chaplains to learn, worship together, and reconnect with their denominational roots. In 2019, we saw some wonderful changes that made this event memorable.
Faith Church in Nashville, Tenn. is looking for a retired pastor to preach at our August morning worship services, with the treat of exploring the interesting Nashville area in the meanwhile.
CRC Worship Ministries supports the online "Certificate in Worship Leadership" course from Samford University (at a reduced cost to CRC worship leaders/pastors). Great opportunity to learn and grow!
This newly designed interactive workshop will give Bible study leaders hands-on training in essential small group facilitation skills.
If you’re not sure what to say, or how to say it, when leading a prayer for the children who are still incarcerated in camps at the U.S. southern border, consider these words based on Psalm 28.
Emo CRC in Emo, Ontario is seeking a full-time pastor.
Do you remember, like me, sending Bibles in other languages to churches around the world? Today, the tables have turned and now many in the church see North America as the mission field.
Rehoboth Reformed Church (McBain, Mich.) is seeking an individual to oversee and lead our youth ministry and implement our vision in conjunction with team leaders and RRC to fulfill our mission, impact the kingdom, and bring glory and honor to God!
Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, WA is seeking a full-time Youth Director.
How can your diaconate (and church!) get the rest you need AND stay motivated during these cherished summertime months here in Canada?