Pilgriming
I read an article last week in which the author posited we should see this new year as a sort of pilgrimage, and I very much like that imagery.
Join the discussion about the development and encouragement of local church leaders.
I read an article last week in which the author posited we should see this new year as a sort of pilgrimage, and I very much like that imagery.
To take their congregation on a journey of fresh steps in ministry and mission, pastors need to practice 4 x 4 leadership essentials. The first 4 x4 leadership essential is hope.
Isaiah tells us that in Jesus the glory of God will be revealed. But something seems wrong with the glory God reveals.
Financial Shalom seeks to support current or potential bivocational pastors through a new program called the Bivocational Growth Fellowship. Learn more and apply!
Attached to this post is a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book Institutional Intelligence by Gordon Smith.
Loving our colleagues that we work with each day can happen with little effort. But what about those we’ve never actually met? How do we love them?
Is there a CRC-approved Heidelberg Catechism class that I can take online/virtually?
Making a difference in people’s lives is a big part of what motivates CRC pastors. What happens when a pandemic strikes and you begin to suspect you haven’t made much of a difference after all?
Individuals and churches in the last third of their lifetime can both benefit from a healthy evaluation of the past.
Faith Formation Ministries has tried to embody the Connections Mindset since day one. Read how the team keeps this mindset in the forefront of their work.
The Connections Mindset is still a fairly new way of thinking for us, but the shift is well underway. But why did we make this shift anyway?
Look inside for updates from the Candidacy Committee, Chaplaincy and Care Ministry, Pastor Church Resources, and Raise Up Global Ministries.
Have any churches implemented "lifestyle standards" for volunteers?
Swiftly changing pandemic circumstances forced many CRC pastors into a pace of decision-making that stretched them out of their comfort zone. Here’s why that might be and what you might do about it.
Listen in on Reverend Mandy Smith’s story of learning to boast in weakness and join the conversation as we reimagine how we can minister as, and to, humans.
In a season where distractions are everywhere for pastors and leaders, our need to practice the spiritual discipline of attentiveness is critical.
A story of how one congregation used a decision making framework to help them find a bit of clarity for their decisions in a ministry world turned upside down.
We may not be able to provide much certainty for our congregations right now, but here’s a tool that could help provide a way to develop clarity in this time of high unpredictability.
Wouldn’t it be nice to take some time for your learning and growth over the winter? To set yourself up for that possibility a season from now, consider applying for Continuing Education grant soon.
In Charles Olson's book, Transforming Church Boards into Communities of Spiritual Leaders, he asks: what if there is another way of looking at the work of the church council?
Samuel was a prime biblical example of a man of integrity. He led the nation of Israel without ever compromising his integrity. Why does it seem to be more difficult for us?
Memo to pastors who lead teams: those dedicated people who serve on your church staff are not just there to help YOU succeed!
Calvin Seminary Professor Sarah Schreiber has just completed work on a basic Bible Overview online learning resource. Learn more!
Everyone on your staff loves Jesus and feels called to ministry. So why is your team experience so uninspiring?
After 5 minutes of reading, my ministry paradigm was shattered. Transformation flows from long term relationships and processes.