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The Simple Distinction That Changed Everything for My Ministry
After 5 minutes of reading, my ministry paradigm was shattered. Transformation flows from long term relationships and processes.
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July 23, 2020
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Church Now Conversation: Kara Powell
The August Church Now Conversation features Kara Powell. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is coauthor of Growing Young (2016).
July 15, 2020
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Practical Practices for Dismantling Racism
The work of racism is so complex that people would rather not talk about it until it's too late. Here are some practical tools to engage the conversation.
July 1, 2020
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Church Now Conversation With Ed Stetzer
In the first of the Church Now conversations, Ed Stetzer spoke about the church’s response to COVID-19 and the killing of George Floyd.
June 30, 2020
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Courage to Open Our Eyes
I honestly have no idea how Lewis Smedes’ memoir My God and I made its way to my bookshelf. I was about to put it on the donate pile but figured I’d read it first. I’m so glad I did.
June 3, 2020
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Don’t Miss Church Now Conversations
Church Now Conversations offer an opportunity to reflect on how to live in our present days and help the local church take fresh steps in ministry and mission in the midst of difficult times.
May 27, 2020
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The Healthy Church Discernment Process: A Journey to Congregational Vitality
God has a place for congregations in the kingdom that He is revealing. Here's how to gain clarity on how well your congregation is living into that mission.
May 17, 2020
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Christian Witness and Ministry in a COVID-Shaped World
This summer, Calvin Seminary is offering 23 online courses intended to help you adapt your ministry in the context of COVID-19.
May 12, 2020
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10 Ways for Men and Women Thriving in Ministry Together
When men and women desire to thrive in ministry, they must be intentional about serving together in life-giving ways.
May 7, 2020
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Make a Decision!
When a decision about the future must be made, but information about the future is scarce, what's a church council to do? Here is some advice for getting through this leadership challenge.
May 4, 2020
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Loving Your Neighbor in the COVID-19 Pandemic
This manual was designed to equip families and individuals to serve the most vulnerable and demonstrate love for neighbors in practical ways.
April 29, 2020
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Gender Dynamics in Church Leadership (Shared Leadership)
If you would like to create a culture of flourishing, where men and women are working in shared leadership roles, there are some gender dynamics we should consider.
April 27, 2020
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Decision-making During COVID-19 Requires Courage and Humility
Church leaders have decisions to make during COVID-19. Decision-making requires courage and humility—both, and at the same time.
April 15, 2020
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Anti-Racism, a Perspective From Rev. Harold Caicedo
Racism may not be the original sin but it is pretty close to the root. In this article, Rev Harold Caicedo sees the Gospel as an anti-racism response that tears down the dividing walls of racism.
April 14, 2020
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Loving Your Neighbor in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Timothy Leadership Training Program has created a manual to help families and individuals show love to their neighbors in the COVID-19 Pandemic.
March 31, 2020
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What is Raise Up Global Ministries?
Attached you'll find a bulletin insert and short video about Raise Up Global Ministries: Timothy Leadership Training, Discover Your Bible/Coffee Break, and Educational Care.
March 26, 2020
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Leading as a Non-Anxious Presence
Some thoughts on keeping your leadership sanity in a coronavirus environment.
March 19, 2020
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Una perspectiva de anti racismo de Harold Caicedo, Consejo Latino
Cuando la denominación abre las puertas a los grupos étnicos (minoritarios), no solamente abre las puertas a las personas, abre las puertas a sus problemas. Entonces ya no se puede decir: son tus problemas.
March 18, 2020
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Self Care for Spiritual Leaders in the Era of COVID-19
In times of trauma, people look to their spiritual leaders for care and support. The more pain spiritual leaders encounter, the more they pour themselves into ministry and the less they pay attention to their own well-being.
January 30, 2020
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God's Vision for the Church
Today I reflect on my thoughts from 10 years ago and my hope for racial-ethnic diversity in the CRCNA.
January 22, 2020
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Innovative Solutions for Women's Ministry Leaders
It's easy to fall into a comfortable rut, to forget that there is more than one "right" way to do a job.
January 14, 2020
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A Spiritual Health Check-up for Leaders
Leading others in spirituality can make it easier for leaders to forget their own spiritual health. Here is a tool to help facilitate conversation and prayer on spiritual health.
January 7, 2020
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Save-the-Date! CRC's Black and Reformed Leadership Gathering Sept 2020
Planning is underway for the CRC's Black and Reformed Leadership Network 2020 gathering at Maranatha Conference Center in Muskegon, MI.
November 6, 2019
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Witness for Women Gathering in Edmonton, AB
I joined others to witness God's faithfulness through a series of events at a recent Witness for Women gathering in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was an informative, engaging, and worshipful experience!
October 10, 2019
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Living the Call - Servant Leadership (October 2019)
Look inside for updates from the Candidacy Committee, Chaplaincy and Care Ministry, Leadership Diversity, Pastor Church Resources, and The Network.