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How To Read Overtures
If you want to keep up with denominational conversations (like the Human Sexuality Report), you're going to need to know how to read them well.
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December 6, 2020
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Institutional Intelligence
Attached to this post is a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book Institutional Intelligence by Gordon Smith.
December 3, 2020
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Classis Meetings During COVID: Collected Learning
Collected experiences, learning, and advice for hosting classis meetings during COVID. . . and beyond.
October 28, 2020
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Called to Canada: Canadian Pastors With Non-Canadian Families
This post focuses on entering Canada to accept a call to a Canadian church when the pastor is a Canadian citizen but their spouse/family is not.
October 27, 2020
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Called to Canada: Non-Canadian Pastors Serving Canadian Churches
A conversation with non-Canadian pastors who have accepted calls to Canadian Christian Reformed Churches, sharing experiences about the logistics of entering and staying in Canada as a pastor.
May 14, 2020
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From Restrictions to Precautions: A Classis Letter On Churches Gathering Again
A letter sent by the Classis Georgetown Vision Team supporting churches as they look at gathering again.
May 6, 2020
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Classis COVID-19 Response Coordination Team
A sample of a classis-based COVID-19 response coordination team.
April 29, 2020
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Classis by Video: Technical Edition
Technical advice/observations for a classis that is meeting by video. Some advice might also be applicable to things like congregational meetings.
October 30, 2019
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Do I Matter?
In this article, I write about a trend I've seen in my role supporting classis renewal. It’s a trend of feeling like we don’t count, and by “we,” I mean pretty much everyone.
August 14, 2019
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Classis Functionaries - Some Basics
Have you ever wondered about the basic structure of our denomination? If so, I wanted to share some of the typical roles you will find in a classis.
July 16, 2019
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Classis by Video
Can classis meetings happen by video? Should they?
June 6, 2019
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Classis as a Worshiping Community
What does it mean for a classis to worship and pray as a community of churches?
April 10, 2019
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Time to Rename Classis?
Last year an overture came to CRC Synod asking for a name change of "classis." What are your thoughts, and if given the chance, what name would you give to classis?
January 3, 2019
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The Unintentional Specialist
How do we develop a pattern of lifelong learning that intentionally reflects the broadness of our calling?
January 25, 2018
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Collecting Classis Delegate Information
Some shared wisdom & experience from Stated Clerks on collecting credentials and other delegate information ahead of the meeting.
October 25, 2017
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Praying for Meetings Since 1934
One way to honour the spiritual nature of classical meetings is by opening and closing with prayer. But what to pray? Here are two prayers buried deep in the back of the 1934 red hymnal.
September 13, 2017
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Strengthening Ministry Relationships
I recently asked the CRC Pastors’ Facebook Group what they wanted to tell CRCNA staff about our connection to classes. There were many responses, but here is the main nugget: show you care about us.
November 22, 2016
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Classis: Near and Far
Classis is like a set of bifocal lenses. There are times when we need to look close by, and times when we need to look farther. Do you agree that classis functions this way or is there a better metaphor?
October 7, 2015
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Microsoft Office 365: Also Free, Also in Canada
We recently learned Google Apps is free for churches in Canada. Great news, but what if you're not a Google person? Fear not, Microsoft offers the same feature set as Google Apps...and it's free, too!
January 13, 2011
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What Should We Do With Membership Records of Those Who Have Left the Church?
Is there any wisdom out there, or others who have dealt with this sort of thing in a good way?