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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.
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October 1, 2019
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Does Africa Need More Bible Colleges?
I'd like to suggest that, in many regions, starting more Bible colleges is not the most helpful approach, and in some cases it might actually hinder us from achieving our goal of educating more African pastors.
September 24, 2019
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Timothy Leadership Training Fall 2019
You are invited to the Fall Timothy Leadership Training! Begin or continue your journey toward becoming a TLT Trainer, certified to teach in all TLT manuals.
September 23, 2019
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Yes, We Actually Trust Our Young People to Lead
Students and youth are capable of way more than the church gives them credit for. It’s time to let our students do what we have trained them to do.
August 26, 2019
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Leadership Resources From Best Christian Workplaces Institute
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.
August 14, 2019
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Rediscovering Servant Leadership at Inspire 2019
We do not have to fear being a servant or being a leader. Jesus is our model of a servant leader. How do we fully embrace servant leadership in every aspect of life?
August 13, 2019
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Council Devotions: Church Health
Want to lead your council into a meaningful conversation about the health of your congregation? Here is a series of council devotionals to help you do that.
July 9, 2019
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Building God's Church Together
This resource, created by the RCA, is a 4-session study on God's vision for flourishing ministry partnerships between men and women. Check it out!
May 1, 2019
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Gender Dynamics in Ministry Leadership
What are some factors that help men and women in ministry flourish together in their leadership roles? We'd love to help your ministry explore this question (and more!) to create a more hospitable environment.
April 24, 2019
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The Leadership Role of Deacons - An Interview With Dr. Steve Timmermans
In this short interview, Dr. Steve Timmermans, Executive Director of the CRCNA, reflects on the refocused expectations of deacons laid out by Synod 2015.
April 23, 2019
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Balance? or Passion?
As Reformed Christians, how do we define the boundary between work and ministry and non-work? Can this be done? Should it?
April 10, 2019
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What Ways Are You Supporting Women in Leadership?
I would like your input about ways you, churches, and/or classes support women leaders and ordained women to share with Calvin Seminary students.
March 6, 2019
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GOOOOOOOAAAL!
Setting and accomplishing goals, especially in the context of ministry, can be challenging! If you add accountability and an incentive you are much more likely to accomplish your goal.
February 26, 2019
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New Resources in Leadership Development: Women's and Ethnic Ministry
We've launched a website and created a brochure to make information easy to access! In addition, we are looking for women in leadership in the CRC to join a network of other women. Are you interested?
February 12, 2019
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If Ever There Was a Need for Integrity, It Is Now
In Samuel's 'State of the Union' address, he asked: "Whose ox have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed?" The answer, from all of Israel, was an affirmation of Samuel's integrity.
February 7, 2019
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Apest: We Need It for Full-Orbed Jesus-Incarnating Ministry
Much has been written to praise and critique Alan Hirsch’s book 5Q; Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ. Despite what is being said, I find Hirsch to be particularly compelling on a couple points.
December 18, 2018
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Mentoring for New Ministers
When you become a minister in the CRC, whether through ordination or transfer, we want you to travel through your first five years of ministry with an experienced minister at your side. Here is a ministry description for that relationship.
December 7, 2018
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Women Flourishing in Ministry Leadership
Our church and world need examples of women flourishing in ministry, joyfully and effectively fulfilling their callings in advancing the kingdom.
November 29, 2018
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Assessing Congregational Volunteer Capacity: A Few factors and Limits
How many activities can an average church member be expected to do? The easy answer is "it depends." The better answer is to find out what the situation is for your congregation.
November 6, 2018
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Discover Your Bible With Crossroads Prison Ministry
Crossroads Prison Ministry tested Discover Ruth with a group of recently released inmates. Here is what happened.
October 31, 2018
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Partnership View of Power
A “partnership with” model of power is not about being nice, nor does it come about overnight. We start with safe spaces where we can talk about the construction of gender roles, power differentials, and the changing social values.
October 21, 2018
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Coaching Corner: Canoeing the Mountains Workshop on Adaptive Leadership
On Sept 22, 140 congregational leaders gathered in Brampton, ON for an all day workshop led by LA-based Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains. Would your region be blessed by a workshop?
October 6, 2018
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Living the Call - Servant Leadership (October 2018)
Look inside for updates from Pastor Church Resources, Chaplaincy and Care Ministry, and the Candidacy Committee, as well as tools for recruiting, training, and equipping ministry leaders.
October 5, 2018
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Calvin Seminary Preview Day Dates Announced
Our Preview Day program is designed to give you the fullest seminary experience! See for yourself how Calvin Seminary is preparing men and women for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry of the Word.
August 15, 2018
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What Lessons Can We Learn from What’s Happened at Willow Creek?
From an outsider looking in at this situation and how it continues to unfold, there are some lessons that we in Safe Church Ministry should consider.