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Top 10 Ways to Recruit New Council Members
No matter what ministry team you lead in the church, recruitment is likely your least favourite task; aka a necessary evil. Take heart—we're here to help!
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January 29, 2019
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Canadian National Gathering 'Bulletin Board'
Are you going to the Canadian National Gathering in May 2019? This 'bulletin board' is a place for you to share your thoughts and ask questions as you prepare for the Gathering.
January 2, 2019
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What Ministry Topics Would You Like to Talk About This Year?
I’m curious, what areas of ministry would you like to talk about this year?
December 4, 2018
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What Are You Longing For This Advent?
I'm curious, what is one thing you are longing for this Advent?
November 21, 2018
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How Do You Choose to Give? World Renew Makes Top 10 of International Charities
The season of Advent is often associated with giving. We give each other gifts at Christmas and often consider ways that we can give back to our communities. How do you choose to give back?
October 18, 2018
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Let's Talk Podcasts! What Are Your Favorites?
Curious, do you listen to podcasts? What are you favorites and which would you recommend?
August 30, 2018
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Good News for Reckless Love Christians...and the Rest of Us!
While the adjective "reckless" is difficult for some of us to sing, there is some Truth in this song. There is also a conflicting message: are we hiding from God? Or are we seeking Him? Is our God omniscient? Is our God omnipresent? Who can sing this song truthfully?
August 21, 2018
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Impacts of Pornography and Safe Church's Response
Reflections on the documentary, "Over 18", and information on upcoming screenings and events with director Jared Brock.
August 20, 2018
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Recruiting Volunteers: What's Your Best Tip?
How does your church approach volunteer recruitment?
July 8, 2018
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Halfway Through 2018: Books You've Read or Hope to Read?
Now that we are over halfway through the year, I wanted to check in and see which books you've read (any must reads? unexpected finds?) and which books are still on your list.
June 12, 2018
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What's Gonna Work? TEAMWORK!
This month on our e-Quip Diaconal Blog, we’ll be looking at Deacons at Classis & Synod, as well as Community Engagement. At first glance, you may wonder what these two things have in common. Well, both require TEAMWORK a.k.a. Collaboration!
June 12, 2018
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The Humility Flag
When the Canadian Prime Minister arranged for the Pride Flag to be flown from the parliament buildings in Ottawa, I thought some balancing of emphases to be appropriate. Hence a Humility Flag.
June 7, 2018
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The Birds Will Sing in the Morning
A number of years ago, Peter’s son passed away and he clung to God’s mercies to be new every morning. In his deep grief, he told his family and himself that “The birds will sing in the morning.”
June 3, 2018
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Franklin Graham as a Model on Clergy Involvement in Politics
If Graham is the model of political correctness, then I say to CRC clergy and members, "Say whatever you want. It is ok." Right?
May 31, 2018
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Franklin Graham Gets Political at a Prayer Rally
This past week (May 29) Franklin Graham was in Fresno, CA, conducting a so-called prayer rally. He urged Christians to pray for politicians. But he became political when he said California was in trouble.
May 3, 2018
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Alfie Who?
Bedtime prayers with my 6 and 3-year-old sons had led to a discussion about Alfie Evans, hope, the value of life, and freedom. Afterward, I reflected on the question: What should the CRC as a denomination be speaking out about?
May 2, 2018
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It's Spring! What Are You Praising God For?
I'm curious, what sights, smells, sounds, and tastes are you praising God for this spring?
April 3, 2018
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What Is the Unofficial Dress Code at Your Church? Does it Matter?
This past Sunday, Easter Sunday, was the most dressed up that I've gotten for church in a long time. As I thought about this, I began to wonder: Am I missing out by becoming more and more casual in what I wear to church?
April 2, 2018
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Singleness and the Question of God's Goodness
We are so quick to say “I’m blessed” when thing are working out the way we want them to, but what we often fail to recognize is that we are no less blessed when things are difficult than when they are easy.
March 27, 2018
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'March for Life' Demonstrators and the Church
This past Saturday I noticed that thousands of young “March for our Lives” demonstrators marched on the streets of our cities but none in front of my church or other churches in the community. Why?
March 22, 2018
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Esther and the 2nd Amendment
Does the Bible contain the 2nd Amendment principle, "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed?"
January 16, 2018
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Do Trump’s "S---hole" Remarks Represent American Values?
What if the values of equality, freedom, diversity, and human dignity are not really the core values of America? What if Trump really is representing the highest values on which America was established?
January 2, 2018
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What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
The new year gives me a fresh opportunity to ask one of my favorite questions: What books are you hoping to read this year?
November 20, 2017
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'Canoeing the Mountains' Top Takeaway?
If you've read Canoeing the Mountains, what was your top takeaway?
November 8, 2017
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Responding to 'Let's Talk About Suicide' Article in The Banner
Let's be a denomination that does something concrete and proactive and honest about this; let's be authentic and show our youth and others that it's ok to talk about the hard stuff.