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Futurist Seeks CRC input
Tom Sine, Christian author and futurist, has a list of questions for a new book he is writing. Help him with his research by answering his questions.
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May 28, 2019
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Deacons In Leadership
Since 2015 deacons in the CRC have been asked to live into a new level of leadership. The May 2019 issue of For Deacons includes resources designed to help deacons live into this leadership mandate.
September 28, 2018
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Managing the Vision: Deacons and Elders
Councils are accountable for the implementation of the strategies and programs that achieve the vision they have as a church. This is one well tested model for accomplishing this key task of governance.
September 28, 2018
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Sample of Church Goals
Here is a sample of goals set by one church after their planning process was completed.
January 11, 2018
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Ministry Evaluation Tool?
I'm looking for a "tool" to use to effectively evaluate various ministries in the church. Thoughts?
January 1, 2017
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Requiring Background Checks for Volunteers
If your congregation is still wrestling with the question of whether or not to require background checks, here are a few guidelines to help you through the evaluation process.
November 14, 2016
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Organizational Changes HQ CRCNA
The changes involving Home Missions and World Mission are really significant (lots of time, effort, resources and money are being spent on this). Let's discuss these changes in one place on The Network.
January 12, 2015
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Are There Examples/Samples for CRCNA Bylaws?
Our Bylaws are out of date and a mess. Are there examples, samples, or guides for CRCNA Bylaws (not articles of incorporation)?
October 14, 2014
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Zondervan Church and Nonprofit Tax and Financial Guide
This annually published book provides invaluable information for managing the business side of a church.
October 1, 2014
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Screening with Criminal Record Check
This document is a sample of the screening policy at a church for volunteers working with minors.
August 20, 2014
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Spouse Travel Policy
A sample policy regarding Spouse Travel.
August 20, 2014
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Benevolence Fund Policy
This sample Benevolence Fund Policy is to provide financial assistance to both church members and members of the community who are experiencing difficulties meeting essential life needs such as: food, shelter, clothing, health care or other financial needs.
August 20, 2014
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Children's Ministry Volunteer Packet
This sample Children's Ministry Volunteer Packet equips the volunteer with a better understanding of what is required of the ministry and what God teaches through His Word regarding children.
August 20, 2014
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Stewardship
The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. - Psalm 24:1. Christian stewardship begins with a solid understanding that the property we call our own is not ours at all, but God’s.
August 19, 2014
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Barnabas Foundation and Churches
The Barnabas foundation provides you with information, support, and materials for participating churches. Learn about Benefits and Services, Testimonials, Church Conferences and Events, and more!
August 19, 2014
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Offering Procedure
This sample Offering Procedures gives detailed instructions as to what, who, and where the offering should go.
August 19, 2014
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Count Procedure 2
This sample is a description of procedures for a counting team.
August 19, 2014
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Count Procedure 1
This sample Counting Procedure discloses the responsibilities and general duties of the counting team and volunteers.
August 18, 2014
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Usher Scheduling Software
This Access VBA software was written to create usher schedules for our church. It works on any computer that has Microsoft Access 2007 or later installed on it.
August 11, 2014
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Social Media Policy Sample
This policy covers published media information disclosing confidential material, this information should comply with legal and law policies..
August 7, 2014
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Youth Education
The Education Team will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of Our Church’s Children and Youth Ministries.
August 7, 2014
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Stewardship Mandate
The Stewardship Team will be responsible for leading an intentional process for providing management of God’s resources for God’s purposes.
August 7, 2014
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Small Groups
God gives his people special gifts to train others in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, until we are all working efficiently and gracefully together in response to God's call to be fully alive like Christ.
August 7, 2014
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Personnel Team Mandate
The Personnel Team represents and assists the Administration Team in meeting its oversight responsibility with respect to the human resource functions of the church.
August 7, 2014
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Members in Ministry
Learn how members in action find opportunities to serve the church and community in ways that fit their SHAPE.