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Who Can Be Called a Pastor?
In the CRC, is the title limited only to those who are ordained?
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July 11, 2018
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Why Must You Be Ordained in Order to Administer Communion/The Lord's Supper?
I've been a pastor for 9 years in a different denomination. Here, I am not ordained and not qualified to baptize or lead the church in communion. Is there anybody who could help me understand the reasoning for this?
November 7, 2017
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Pastor Connections on Sunday
I don't want to be insensitive but often on Sundays the same few people seem to "corner" the pastor and "tie" him up for several minutes. Suggestions on how to address this?
June 27, 2017
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What Version of the Bible Do Most CRC Pastors Use?
I'm looking to purchase a new compact Bible and wonder what version most CRC pastors are using. I see the TNIV, ESV, and NLT have all been approved in the last 11 years.
May 11, 2017
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Looking for Wisdom on Covenant Marriage Agreement
I wasn't recently asked to perform a wedding by a widow in the congregation I serve. She was advised by her attorney to enter a covenant marriage agreement (for financial reasons). Anyone have wisdom on this?
April 5, 2017
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What Do You Retired Pastors Do With All Your Books?
I am really wrestling with what to do with all my books. I guess I could box and store them, but is there another option?
April 2, 2017
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Does Love Our Enemies Include the Devil?
If love is the fulfillment of everything and keeps us from sin—and we are to fear no evil and love our enemies—would we love the devil being our enemy?
March 9, 2017
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Do You Have a Co-Pastoring Leadership Model?
I am looking for churches that use a co-pastoring model of leadership. Are you are willing to share your experiences/job description with a church that is considering this model?
February 22, 2017
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Ideas for a Pastor's Continuing Education?
I am looking for some resources and opportunities to do some education in the areas of spiritual health and intellectual growth. What are pastors doing these days?
January 10, 2017
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What Sermons Do You Listen to Online?
I am a faithful member of a local church, but I love listening to sermons online throughout the week. What are some of the churches you listen to online, get fed from?
November 8, 2016
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Church Elders Have Voted to Dismiss Our Pastor, What Can Be Done to Reject Their Decision?
The current board of elders at our church voted to dismiss our pastor without any say from the rest of the church. Can something be done to reject the elders' decision? Did they have the right to do this?
October 26, 2016
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Job Description for Senior and Associate Pastor?
Our church (Trinity CRC) is considering changing to the model of having a Senior Pastor and an Associate Pastor. Do you use this model? If so, would you be willing to share job descriptions for BOTH positions?
September 21, 2016
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Membership Transfer From Protestant Reformed Church?
From what I can tell we only accept straight transfers from RCA, EPC, and ECO. Does this mean that anyone coming from PRC, URC, PCA, etc. must profess their faith again in the CRC?
July 26, 2016
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Access to Sermon DVDs?
Does anyone have access to appropriate sermons on DVD which could be used in an emergency if the pastor or guest pastor is suddenly unavailable?
May 10, 2016
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Affirming Baptism Liturgy?
Does anyone have a meaningful and simple "affirming baptism" liturgy that one can use for an adult who wishes to public acknowledge and affirm their infant baptism?
October 5, 2015
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Property & Finance Committee Mandate: What Should We Know?
Our church is in transition and looking to re-establish what it means to be a committee that takes care of the Property and the Finances of the church. What ought this group do?
January 13, 2015
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Are There Books That Compare/Contrast Greco-Roman Gods With the Ministry of Jesus?
In Scripture, we see YHWH triumphing over pagan gods. Are there any books or articles that compare/contrast the various Greco-Roman gods with the ministry of Jesus?
April 27, 2014
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The Disclosure of Church Staff Salaries
Is there a policy in the CRC for how salary amounts for church staff should be disclosed to the congregation?
December 5, 2013
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Why Clergy Should Get Some Kind of Special Entitlement for Housing?
Please tell me why clergy should get some kind of special entitlement for housing?
December 3, 2013
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What's the Going Rate for Interim Work These Days: Preaching, Some Staff Work, Perhaps Some Pastoral Calling, Not Full Time?
A church recently expressed interest in having me lead preach and perhaps some other duties for a period of 3-5 mos. What the going rate?
August 1, 2013
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Does Anyone Have a Sermon Series on Biblical Covenants That I Could Reference?
This fall we are following the WE Covenant teaching series produced by Faith Alive Christian Resources. Accordingly, I'd like to preach on biblical covenants while we explore them through the WE program.
March 25, 2013
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Have you ever had a person ask you to re-baptize her, and how did you respond?
I just finished leading a discipleship class with some senior high students. I thank the Lord for the way he blessed this class! On the last meeting, I invited students to publicly profess their faith and/or be baptized. Happily, one young lady expressed her desire to follow Jesus and be re-baptized . She was baptized as an infant, and sincerely wants to become a devoted student of Christ. But she feels that in order to do that, she must be re-baptized. I encouraged her to talk to her parents about this matter (her dad is an elder in our church), and then we would chat further about it. Have...
February 22, 2013
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How have you combined profession of faith with baptism?
I have a joyful opportunity to celebrate a woman's public profession of faith and baptism. In the same service she, along with her husband, will be baptizing their children. I am looking for a way to combine these without repeating or making it awkward. Have you found a way to do this? How can I incorporate the profession of faith and baptisms. Since the questions are basically the same it should work right?
February 9, 2013
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Does anyone have a council spiritual retreat program that we could borrow?
I'm delighted that our church council will go on a spiritual retreat this spring--thanks be to God! I think this is a significant step for us as a leadership team as we week to play and pray together and dream God's dreams for our church. However, we've never done this before, so I'm wondering if anyone has a program our outline that we could borrow as we design our own retreat plan.
January 2, 2013
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Scholarships for college bound children of pastors (specifically US citizens serving in Canada)?
We are US citizens currently serving in Ontario. My daughter is hoping to attend Redeemer next fall in Ontario. The search for scholarships has been tricky. Many of the scholarships mention "Canadian residence" but my daughter's status is "temporary visitor", so she doesn't qualify. Beyond applying for Redeemer scholarships and or student loans -- -- I'd appreciate any wisdom sharing from pastor's families who have experienced a similar situation or have found creative solutions.