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Supporting Women and Ethnic Minority Leaders in the Pastoral Call Process
What could be done to improve our support for women and ethnic minority leaders when they are seeking a pastoral or ministerial call?
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May 1, 2019
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Gender Dynamics in Ministry Leadership
What are some factors that help men and women in ministry flourish together in their leadership roles? We'd love to help your ministry explore this question (and more!) to create a more hospitable environment.
April 10, 2019
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What Ways Are You Supporting Women in Leadership?
I would like your input about ways you, churches, and/or classes support women leaders and ordained women to share with Calvin Seminary students.
March 25, 2019
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Suggestions for Individuals and Churches to Consider for Family Leave
Many Christian Reformed churches do not have an existing policy to support church staff who need to adjust their regular work schedule due to childbirth, adoption, or other family situations. Here are some suggestions to consider for family leave.
February 26, 2019
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New Resources in Leadership Development: Women's and Ethnic Ministry
We've launched a website and created a brochure to make information easy to access! In addition, we are looking for women in leadership in the CRC to join a network of other women. Are you interested?
December 7, 2018
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Women Flourishing in Ministry Leadership
Our church and world need examples of women flourishing in ministry, joyfully and effectively fulfilling their callings in advancing the kingdom.
July 9, 2018
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Celebrating Open Doors for Women to Serve
We offer to you this video and a booklet highlighting women in ministry to share and celebrate the history of women in our denomination.
July 1, 2018
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Save the Date! Annual Gathering of the Black and Reformed Leadership Network
You are invited to the annual gathering of the Black and Reformed Leadership Network to be held on September 26-29, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI.
June 6, 2018
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Second Women in Leadership Annual Gathering at Synod 2018
The Second Women in Leadership Annual Gathering at Synod is less than a week away! There are so many reasons you should come. One is, "We are encouraged so much when we come together as sisters in Christ!"
May 1, 2018
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Is Taking on More Always Better?
In this Christianity Today Women Leaders' article, Carolyn Taketa, pastor of small groups at Calvary Community Church, offers five great questions for discernment about taking on "extracurricular opportunities in ministry."
March 15, 2018
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Shall We Do It Again?
Women clergy and seminarians respond to an invitation to a gathering in the Grand Rapids denominational office. Twenty women showed up ready to receive from each other and the Holy Spirit.
January 16, 2018
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Women in Leadership at Synod 2018
At Synod 2017 we had our first Women in Leadership Forum and Prayer Gathering. What do you suggest as an effort to keep the momentum going strong?
November 26, 2017
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Three Types of Mentoring Relationships
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Vmware, identifies three mentoring relationships that were crucial to the success of his career. What do you like most about Gelsinger's types? In what ways do you relate to these types in your own life?
November 20, 2017
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Kneeling in Prayer
We will bow our hearts in prayer on December 5 (time to be announced) in a conference call, as the Black and Reformed Leadership Network continues to unite, minister and grow in our calling.
November 20, 2017
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'Canoeing the Mountains' Top Takeaway?
If you've read Canoeing the Mountains, what was your top takeaway?
November 12, 2017
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Is There a Road Ahead of Me?
I was organizing my basement recently and came across the following prayer that has meant so much to me in my spiritual journey. Perhaps it will encourage those who are wondering about the road ahead.
August 8, 2017
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Equipping Leaders for Mission and Ministry
The Reformed Leadership Initiative team has created a project brief with highlights of the project, guiding principles, our vision for the next generation of leadership, and key learnings for the future.
July 27, 2017
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Forty Days Since Synod: Women in Leadership
At this year’s synod, a group of 35 women from churches and ministries in Canada and the U.S. gathered for dinner for our first Women in Leadership forum. I was surprised when we ran out of chairs!
July 17, 2017
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The Rev. Dr. Eugene Callender, an African American Pioneer in the CRC
Rev. Dr. Eugene Callender left a lasting legacy of evangelism, social justice, and imparting wisdom to African American leaders in the CRC. Frankly speaking, I'm able to serve in the CRC because of leaders like Dr. Callender.
March 9, 2017
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Do You Have a Co-Pastoring Leadership Model?
I am looking for churches that use a co-pastoring model of leadership. Are you are willing to share your experiences/job description with a church that is considering this model?
July 20, 2015
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Raising Up the Next Generation of Black and Reformed Leaders
I have a personal passion for leadership and young people. For this reason, I raise the question: What are we doing in our churches to intentionally raise up young Black and Reformed leaders?
June 22, 2015
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Church and Minister Profile Forms Available
The Church and Minister Profile Forms have been streamlined and are attached for quick download.
June 10, 2015
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Lament as an Act of Worship
Lamenting is painful and there's nothing "dignified" or "pretty" about it. The Church needs to face the reality of racism in America and to join others in crying out to our Lord for deliverance.
May 12, 2015
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Discernment Process for the Future of a Church
Does your church leadership need help in the discerning process for the future of the church? If so, a Ministry Leaders Retreat guide is available.
May 11, 2015
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Ending Well
If your church decides it is time to close the church, a practical step-by-step process guide is available to assist you in ending well.