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Denominational Structure
While it is indeed BOT's responsibility to present a report to a future Synod, I would hope that pew-sitting CRC members have an opportunity to provide input into the process.
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September 22, 2011
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Where can I find information on the rules/processes for severance payments and notice?
Where can I find information on this subject and what are the rules/processes around this issue.
September 8, 2011
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How About a Singles CRC Private Google Group Site Being Formed?
It would be nice to be able to connect to, meet & socialize with other CRC single members — instead of it being so hard to find each other.
July 29, 2011
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Don't Invite Them to Church
I'd like some thoughts/feedback on this book Don't Invite Them to Church.
May 3, 2011
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Embracing Purposefully Vague Theology & Doctrine
Here's a thought for all of us: what's wrong with being clear about the fact that we're not clear about some things?
April 21, 2011
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What is the best way to create a collection of family pictures for the church's book?
For as long as I can remember my parents' church has put together a book with pictures of every family every 3-5 years, and the process always goes something like: -Choose a national company to take photos (they don't charge for the session or the resulting book) -Family schedules a time to come sit in front of a neutral screen, all lay their hands on eachother's shoulders or arms and smile for the camera. -The national company tries to sell them photos beyond what will go in the book. -Several months later everyone in the church receives a book. I understand that this is a very cost...
April 2, 2011
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What's the Result of Opting Out of the Minister's Pension Plan?
Wondering if a church "opts out" of the Minister's Pension Plan, even temporarily, if it's possible to pick it up again in the future? Or is it a case of once you're out, you're out??
March 29, 2011
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What are best practices for conducting a Congregational Meeting dealing with controversial issues?
I am a first term elder and council clerk who is now going to be partly responsible for guiding discussion and voting on a few "hot button" issues - selling a parsonage in order to fund new ministries and a renovation/addition, as well as gathering perspectives now and voting in May on building a small barrier-free addition to our church. Do those of you who are experienced in conducting and fielding questions in this type of situation have any hints for keeping the discussion on a helpful track, or any words of wisdom on what to say and what to avoid? I am starting to sweat!
March 17, 2011
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August 31, 2010
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Meeting singles
Now all we need is a CRC e-harmony.
June 2, 2010
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Doctrine by Mark Driscoll
Just wondering if anyone has gotten a chance to read Mark Driscoll's take on doctrine according to a Reformed perspective: "Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe"?
May 3, 2010
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Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional
Has anyone else read this book? I found it very exciting and challenging but haven't heard much discussion of it within the CRC circles in spite of it being on a few Top 2009 lists.
March 2, 2010
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Surprised by Hope
We're reading through and discussing N.T. Wright's book, "Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church." Has anyone else read this book with a group from church? I'm curious to hear about how other's feel Wright's theology .
February 18, 2010
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What kind of church ministry is effective with singles, spiritually single, widows and divorced persons?
We've recently done some demographic work in our church and have realized that the following categories of people make up almost 50% of our people altogether: Singles (traditional un-married sense) Spiritually single (married but spouses are not attending church at all and/or are not interested in faith, etc.) Widows/Widowers Divorced and/or Separated I realize that you can't minister to all of these people in exactly the same ways, but what I wanted to know was whether our situation was unique or not, and what things churches out there are doing with/to/for/from any/all of those groups in...