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Battling Loneliness With Small Groups
An invitation for pastors to discuss how small groups may help the church battle loneliness and isolation.
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November 24, 2020
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Online/Virtual Heidelberg Catechism Class?
Is there a CRC-approved Heidelberg Catechism class that I can take online/virtually?
October 5, 2020
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Praying for Hope
Have you noticed that Paul’s prayers don’t contain long lists of physical concerns? His prayer is simply that we might know God better.
June 16, 2020
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The Already and Not Yet
In this season of turmoil, as we feel a tension that makes us cry for our Lord’s return, may we also be reminded that he wanted us to be in this world.
May 12, 2020
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An Unexpected Blessing Because of COVID-19
Even though it's hard not being able to meet in person, a Bible study group in New Jersey has found that meeting virtually can also be a blessing.
April 8, 2020
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Free Coffee Break Bible Study Materials
Free Bible study materials from Coffee Break to help your small groups.
March 25, 2020
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Coffee Break: Being Together While Apart
Here are some resources to help you stay connected with your Coffee Break group during this crisis.
February 19, 2020
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New Content Coordinator for Coffee Break, Timothy, and Educational Care
Gillian Ferwarda recently joined the Raise Up team as the Content Coordinator. She is a gifted writer and lover of language. Welcome Gillian!
December 9, 2019
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Coffee Break and a New Generation
Do you struggle to engage younger women in your Coffee Break or Women's Ministry group? Here are some things we've learned that might be helpful to you!
November 13, 2019
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Dwelling in the Text
When leading a Bible study, asking good questions is the starting point to help participants reflect on and engage with the text.
July 28, 2019
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Introducing Tamara - New Coffee Break/DYB Program Manager
Join us in welcoming Tamara Gurley as the new Coffee Break Program Manager! Hear from Tamara as she shares what drew her to this position, and more.
July 25, 2019
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New Discover Your Bible (DYB) Logo
One of the strengths of Coffee Break is the Discover Your Bible materials that we use and we are excited to share a new logo to highlight DYB!
July 25, 2019
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Colorful New Look for 'Discover Your Bible' Studies
The Discover Your Bible studies have a new cover design, inspired by Indonesian study guides: batik and colorful. We dream they will inspire you to pray for the network of groups around the world!
July 12, 2019
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West Michigan Coffee Break and Bible Discovery Leadership Training
This newly designed interactive workshop will give Bible study leaders hands-on training in essential small group facilitation skills.
May 1, 2019
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The Summer Pause: A Time to Pray and Plan
Summer can be an excellent time to pray and plan for the next ministry season. Hear stories from churches who are intentional about planning and praying during this time.
April 30, 2019
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New Discover Your Bible (Coffee Break) Training
Recently a new Discover You Bible and Coffee Break training was developed using a "learner centered" approach. We think you'll love this new approach!
April 18, 2019
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Finishing Well
As leaders we pay attention to the three foci of Coffee Break; Bible discovery, the evangelistic purpose, and small group interactions. As we wrap up this season, how might we pay attention to each focus with a desire to finish well?
January 31, 2019
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Ideas for Introducing a New Study
Ellen, a Coffee Break leader at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, asked for ideas on how to introduce a study. Here's what we came up with!
January 25, 2019
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How Do Leaders Fill Up?
What do you do to keep yourself full? That's the question Ruth Kelder asked long time leaders Marcia and Harriet in this short video.
November 15, 2018
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Igniting Evangelistic Passion with Crossroads
The partnership between Coffee Break and Crossroads Prison Ministry is more than just sharing materials, we also want to partner in learning and igniting evangelistic passion—whether in your neighborhood or behind bars.
November 1, 2018
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Praying for 10
We asked her how many new faces she would like to see? Marge hesitated a bit and said 5. Then she said, “No, I feel led to pray for 10!”
October 31, 2018
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Pioneering Coffee Break Leaders
In September, Chicago area Coffee Break leaders gathered to hear the story of these pioneering leaders and to re-imagine how the principles of those first groups might inform how we reach people today.
September 14, 2018
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Discover Your Bible Meets That the World May Know!
Cascade Fellowship aligns Ray Vanderlaan's That the World May Know videos with the Discover Your Bible series to enhance the discovery process. This blog outlines videos for Discover Exodus and Discover Mark studies. Very useful for small group and Coffee Break groups.
July 31, 2018
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Developed as a Leader: Three Testimonies
All three of these women have significant ministry roles and all three say they developed leadership skills in Coffee Break. I asked them to share a few things they learned about leadership from Coffee Break.
July 17, 2018
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Leaders: Top Priority
When Jeanne Hagenberg of Calvary Reformed Church in Orland Park, IL, agreed to be the director of Coffee Break, she knew it would be a shorter term commitment. As a result, she made leadership development a top priority.