From the title to the final, frightening story with which the book concludes, Shar Boerema clings to hope in God and God’s faithful plan for the lives of everyone she loves.
Have you ever served your church as an elder? Are you currently an elder? Say "hello" in the comments below!
Here is a brief overview of the Advisory Panel Process. You'll also find a flow chart that illustrates the steps of the process.
I am looking for a copy of the How To Warmly Welcome and Effectively Enfold book or toolkit that was published by Faith Alive (CRC publishing) some years ago.
Middleville CRC (Middleville, Mich.) is excited to offer a new worship director position, 30 minutes outside of Grand Rapids. Job is for approximately 9 hours/week.
We are excited to introduce to you one of the newest members of our Faith Formation Ministries team: Jill Benson. Jill serves as the Dwell Curriculum Coordinator.
Many protestant versions of the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers are missionally inadequate: priestly functions are often monopolized by the ministerial priesthood.
As many people who experience suffering from mental illnesses know, this affliction often causes extreme psychological and emotional anguish. I’ve personally found my most meaningful Scripture text in Lamentations.
We are excited to introduce to you the newest member of our Faith Formation Ministries team: Joel DeBoer. Joel serves as a Regional Catalyzer in Iowa and Heartland.
Medicine Hat Christian Reformed Church (Medicine Hat, AB) is seeking a Worship Leader to fill a part-time position.
A brief booklet to provide church administrators and finance staff/volunteers with resources for their work. It is updated annually.
Studies like Renegotiating Faith encourage congregations and mentors to be more intentional about connecting students to new networks at a time when they’re open to those connection points. Here are five ideas to consider.
What should we know about church plants so the CRC can work better together to spread the gospel and disciple believers in our communities? Church planters shared these 10 insights.
There are people in your church who are just waiting for someone to ask them to share their years of accumulated wisdom. How might you make space for that amazing gift?
This image provides a description of the work of the Center for Public Dialogue. Add this image to any projection or PowerPoint to raise awareness or hold an offering for this ministry.
If you can include the cost of a security system as a housing expense for the housing exclusion, can you count a dog as your security system? Anyone know?
Use this pep rally idea and commissioning litany to send your Sunday School kids into a new year of learning about God with excitement and encouragement.
I started out a skeptic, but I’ve come to see a lot of value in children’s messages.
Owen Wigger and his family sent a letter to his first-grade teacher and classmates. Because he does not speak, this letter will help pave the way for their relationships with him.
Best Christian Workplaces Institute is an employee engagement ministry "dedicated to helping Christian leaders and organizations achieve their full potential." Here are some great resources they have shared.
This image provides a description of the work of the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee. It can be used to raise awareness about this ministry or during an offering for this ministry.
One of the most challenging aspects of ministry programming can be to deviate from strategies and program elements that already seem to be successful. Why fix what isn't broken?
Churches are truly helpful when they listen a lot and lecture very little.
Even in our most desperate recruiting moments, we don't just want any warm body to lead Dwell. We want the right people to step into the role. Here's a quick script you could use for a church announcement as you look for quality Dwell leaders.
At a recent Women's Ministry Cluster, we had an honest discussion about our God-given emotions and how God uses them for good. Learn more about the conversation, as well information on clusters.