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Deacons at Classis and Synod: Moving From Foreign to Familiar
Welcoming deacons at Classis and Synod requires paying attention: both to the receiving and to the showing up.
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September 6, 2019
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The Four "F" Words Deacons Utter About Classis and Synod
When it comes to deacons at classis and synod, what is your immediate reaction? In our many discussions with deacons (and other ministry leaders), we came to realize this is a pretty hot topic!
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 30, 2019
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Let's Discuss "Reimagining Ministry Shares"
The Agenda for Synod 2019 contains a well thought out proposal for reimagining ministry shares. A wider discussion via this forum will help many members to better understand what is being proposed starting in 2020.
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?
March 26, 2019
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How Can a Church Affiliate With the CRCNA?
Resources have recently been gathered for the process of affiliation of congregations. Please use and share!
February 26, 2019
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For Deacons Feb 2019 - Cooperation at the Regional/Classical Level
This issue of For Deacons looks at the benefits of doing ministry together at a regional or classical level, principles to use, and an example of how Volunteers in Service is making this work in Grand Rapids, MI.
February 19, 2019
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A Classis Resource for Church Planting
Resonate Global Mission and Pastor Church Resources have compiled a resource to assist classes, as well as parent churches and church planters, in their church planting efforts.
February 12, 2019
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Living the Call - Global Mission (February 2019)
Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America and gives a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church.
January 24, 2019
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How Do Your Deacons Collaborate Locally or Regionally?
The CRCNA has a strong history of deacons working together at a classis or regional level. New models of cooperation continue to emerge. What does this look like at your church?
January 16, 2019
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CRCNA Youth Ministry Newsletter - Jan 2019
This newsletter includes a reflection on the local church, contact info for local Youth Ministry Champions, information on Inspire 2019, practical resources, and more.
January 15, 2019
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Online Orientation for Deacons
An online and/or downloadable presentation that serves as an orientation and training resource for deacons.
December 18, 2018
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A New Approach for Church Visiting (Process Guide)
This guide emerges from a renewal-orientation for church visiting and features the executive version of the survey used in the Healthy Church Discernment Process. Discover this coaching and encouraging approach!
July 17, 2018
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Council Discussion Guide about Church Planting
The Classis Chatham Church Planting Team developed a questionnaire to spark discussion about our Classis' next church plant. Feedback showed this instigated good discussions about the congregation's mission and revealed some congregations that are eager to support a church plant.
May 12, 2018
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Top 5 Ways to Engage With Your Classis Youth Ministry Champion
A few years ago, Syd Hielema and I had an idea that each classis would have a least one Youth Ministry Champion. This podcast looks at the many places of engagement churches, classis, and youth ministry leaders can have with these Champions.
April 12, 2018
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Living the Call - Mercy & Justice (April 2018)
Look inside for an update from World Renew, Disability Concerns, the Office of Race Relations, the Office of Social Justice, Safe Church Ministry, the Centre for Public Dialogue, and the Canadian Aboriginal Ministries Committee.
March 11, 2018
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10 Ways to Grow a Church Planting Movement in Your Classis
Classis plays a key role in CRC church planting. Here are ten ways you can contribute to a church planting movement.
February 28, 2018
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Living the Call - Global Missions (March 2018)
This is the first issue of Living the Call, a new newsletter produced by the CRCNA. This newsletter was formerly called the Quarterly Ministry Report and gives a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church.
February 8, 2018
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Who Is a Stated Clerk and What Does a Clerk Do?
You might be surprised at the varied, changing, and expanding role assumed by your classical stated clerk. Here's how I experienced my role in the winter of 2017-18 in Classis Lake Superior.
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?