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Mentoring in an 'I' World (Nov 2019 Youth Ministry Newsletter)
In the November 2019 Youth Ministry newsletter, Travis Deur explores the benefits of surrounding young people by a team of adults.
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October 30, 2019
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Now Available! "Generosity Today" Fall Issue
Generosity Today is a quarterly publication from The Barnabas Foundation. It's designed to inspire generosity and educate your congregation about smart ways they can support your church beyond the offering plate.
October 15, 2019
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Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story (Recording)
What does it look like to try and practice the presence of God together as a congregation? Rev. Greg Janke, pastor at Palos Height CRC, shares his church's story.
October 8, 2019
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A Day With Ruth Haley Barton: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Join us for a one day seminar with Ruth Haley Barton as we explore how you can experience God's care for your own soul.
October 1, 2019
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Every Reformed Ministry Leader Would be Blessed by Attending this Event
Looking for a way to encourage and equip congregational leaders who are engaged in faith formation ministry? Check out this event.
September 17, 2019
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Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story
Join Barnabas Foundation Thursday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. as we talk with Rev. Greg Janke, senior pastor at Palos Heights CRC, about the challenges and opportunities of growing corporate spiritual discipline.
September 9, 2019
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"Why Is Talking About Money So Hard?" Webinar Recording
Listen in as Phil Leo and Rev. Dave Den Haan talk about some of the thorny issues pastors are faced with when it comes to talking finances.
July 9, 2019
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Funding Secrets From the Nonprofit World
In this recording, Phil Leo and Kurt Knoll, both from the Barnabas Foundation, share secrets from the nonprofit world for sustaining and expanding ministry. Tons of takeaways!
July 9, 2019
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Resources for Preaching on the Miracles of Jesus
In this short piece, I will highlight four books that have been helpful in sermon preparation on the miracles of Jesus, a subject which occupies about 20% of the contents of the Gospels.
June 13, 2019
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Refreshed for the Call Conference in Calgary, AB
Calling all CRC Pastors and Commissioned Pastors! We'd love for you to come to the Refreshed for the Call conference this fall. Relevant discussions, refreshing setting, and nominal cost.
June 13, 2019
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The Coming Glory: Hope Now for Life After Death
"The Coming Glory" is a new book by Rev. Paul Swets that provides a straightforward and pastoral explanation of the hope that we find in scripture concerning death.
June 3, 2019
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"Hey Pastor, Can I Donate Stock to the Church?"
Barnabas Foundation makes it easy for you to answer this question with a resounding, "YES!"
April 30, 2019
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Barnabas Foundation Resources Available to CRC Churches
Watch this recording of my Facebook live presentation about the variety of complimentary resources and services available to CRC churches from Barnabas Foundation.
April 3, 2019
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Defining Success in Ministry
For a landscaper, growing grass is proof of a job well done. But how does one define success in ministry? To sustain pastoral excellence, we need a definition of pastoral ministry success that is viable.
April 1, 2019
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Video Introducing the Church Stewardship Survey
Watch this video from my Facebook live presentation as I share details about the new Church Stewardship Survey and how your church can benefit from it.
March 15, 2019
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Pay Someone to Love You. . .
Several years ago, I taught a course in pastoral care at Calvin Seminary. Feeling innovative, I beamed in Jaco Hamman from Vanderbilt University and asked him a simple question—at least, I thought it was a simple question.
March 5, 2019
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More Than a Search Committee
The format of this training tool has been intentionally designed for you, the reader. Our intent is that this training tool may help lead you into rich conversation as you seek and acknowledge the guiding presence of God.
March 5, 2019
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Let’s Be Well
I think we can all agree that focusing on wellbeing at work is of great importance, and benefit, to both the employee and the employer. Have you ever wondered how that looks for pastors?
March 1, 2019
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Evaluation Essentials for Congregational Leaders
This training tool is intended to help church leaders have a fruitful conversation about evaluation in their local setting and to strengthen the local church by blessing its staff with timely, effective feedback.
January 15, 2019
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CRCNA Roundtable: Ministry in the Context of Dementia
Join us for a 1-hour roundtable exploring how the experience of dementia can be faith-formative, and for discussion on ministering to the person, the family, and the congregation.
January 3, 2019
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The Unintentional Specialist
How do we develop a pattern of lifelong learning that intentionally reflects the broadness of our calling?
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.
November 14, 2018
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A Sermon Prep Resource You Won't Want to Live Without
PreachingandWorship.org offers a wealth of resources for pastors, including brief but brilliant topical studies that will jump-start your sermon preparation.
November 5, 2018
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Legacy Foundation: One Church’s Story
Leaders at Pease CRC talked about a foundation for many years without any success. But recently their talk turned into action when the church established a Legacy Foundation through Barnabas Foundation.
October 3, 2018
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"Yes I Can" Sermon for October 21, 2018
We hope your congregations are gearing up for Disability Awareness Sunday on October 21. Rev. Miriam Spies has offered a reflection based on the gospel lesson from Mark. We pray that your congregations are places where everybody belongs and everybody serves!