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What's Happening at Your Church for Lent and Easter? Share Your Sermon Series, Worship Themes, and More
Lent starts today and I'd love to hear about what's happening at your church! Care to share?
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February 7, 2018
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What Refreshments (If Any) Does Your Church Offer Before or After Worship?
I'd love to know, what refreshments (if any) does your church serve? Is this a purposeful decision?
January 24, 2018
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What Outreach Events Are Happening at Your Church This Winter?
I'm curious, what kind of events is your church planning this winter to invite people in? Got any creative or fun ideas to share with other churches?
January 4, 2018
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Takeaways From Pastor Mary's Talk 'Why Millennials Are the Hope of the Church'
Did you listen to Pastor Mary's talk on the topic of millennials and the church yesterday? What were some of your top takeaways?
January 2, 2018
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What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
The new year gives me a fresh opportunity to ask one of my favorite questions: What books are you hoping to read this year?
December 19, 2017
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Has Anyone Tried Bible Journaling?
Have any Network readers tried Bible journaling? What do you like or dislike about it?
December 14, 2017
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The Giving Manger
The Giving Manger was founded by two sisters wanting to "help families focus on giving and the true meaning of Christmas." Do any of their service ideas intrigue you?
November 29, 2017
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Who Do You Support on #GivingTuesday and Throughout the Year?
Though social media can be overwhelming on #GivingTuesday, I'm thankful it starts a conversation on giving. I'm curious, what organizations or ministries do you support? How did you decide?
November 21, 2017
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What is One Way You Practice Gratitude?
More and more I'm finding that gratitude is something we practice. It's a habit we cultivate. I'm curious, what is one way you practice gratitude?
November 1, 2017
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What Comes to Mind When You Think of the Reformation?
On this milestone anniversary, much can be said about the Reformation. But I’d love to hear, in just one word: what comes to mind when you think of the Reformation?
October 18, 2017
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What Does Your Church Do With Halloween?
It's two weeks from Halloween and I'm curious, what is your church doing (or not doing) for Halloween? If planning something related to Halloween, how did you decide what to do?
August 29, 2017
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Where Have You ‘Tasted and Seen’ God’s Goodness This Summer?
I love David’s invitation in Psalm 34:8 to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” The verse is so tangible, a reminder that we can experience God's goodness. In what ways have you tasted and seen God's goodness this summer?
August 22, 2017
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POLL: What's Your Favorite Part of Beer and Hymns?
When I ask people about Beer and Hymns, I am struck by two things. First, they always want to go back. Second, they love to invite others. If you go (or want to go), will you tell us your favorite part?
July 18, 2017
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Inspire 2017 Only 2 Weeks Away! What Are You Most Excited About?
In just over two weeks, something big is going to happen. For the first time ever, people across the CRC will board planes and pile in cars to meet in Detroit, MI, and be INSPIRED. What are you most excited for?
June 5, 2017
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What's On Your Summer Reading List?
Are you hoping to do some reading this summer? If so, what books are on the top of your list?
May 22, 2017
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One Thing I Learned in Ministry This Past Year
Before we switch ministry gears to summer, or even (gasp!) fall, can we take a minute to look around and look back? What's one thing you learned this past year?
April 13, 2017
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Grief This Easter: Remembering Loved Ones
How do you create space for remembering in your church or around your dinner table? If you'd like, please feel free to share the name of a loved one you are remembering this Easter.
April 12, 2017
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What Are the Most Meaningful Parts of Holy Week and Easter to You?
As we go through Holy Week and celebrate Easter Sunday, I'd love to know: What traditions and/or parts of the week are most meaningful to you?
April 3, 2017
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How a Consumer Culture Threatens to Destroy Pastors
A couple years back Jen Hatmaker wrote an article on how a consumer culture threatens to destroy pastors. She pleads with pastors to stop trying to do it all. Pastors, does this resonate with you?
March 15, 2017
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Did You Submit an Overture to Synod 2017?
Today is the deadline for overtures and communications to Synod 2017. Did your or your church submit something?
February 21, 2017
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What Are You Doing for Lent?
Lent is just over a week away (March 1 this year) and I'm curious to hear what churches and individuals in the CRC are doing to mark this season. Let's open up the discussion!
February 13, 2017
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What's New in Church Design?
Christianity Today recently published an article identifying the top 5 church design trends to look for in the year ahead. I'd love to know, have you seen these trends at your church?
December 26, 2016
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What Bible Verse Gives You Hope for 2017?
As we look ahead to 2017, what Bible verse (or verses) give you hope for the coming year?
November 22, 2016
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What Does Christmas and Community Look Like at Your Church?
What does Christmas and community look like at your church? I’d love to hear how your church is spreading the love of Jesus in special ways this time of year.
October 18, 2016
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Does Expressing Emotion Make for Better Sermons?
I was watching NBC’s The Voice last week when I was struck by how often the coaches tell aspiring singers to show more emotion. I wondered...could (or should) any of this translate to preaching?