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Five Essential Tools Every DWELL Leader Should Have on Hand
It's important to stock every Dwell space with the right supplies. Here are five things I reached for the most in leading Dwell.
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September 18, 2019
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Audio Equipment For Sale (or Possible Donation)
Looking for a new home for 2 speakers with stands, 2 monitors, 4 multi-directional microphones, 8-channel sound mixer with stand, Sony CD player with remote, music stand, keyboard stand, all cords.
September 18, 2019
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Breaking Barriers—Fall 2019
Deaf and Hard of Hearing—Authors who are hard of hearing or live with family members with hearing loss describe personal challenges and how hearing loss impacts their experience in the church.
September 18, 2019
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Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries
Here's a review of Brian Fikkert and Kelly M. Kapic's recent book, A Field Guide To Becoming Whole. The book and field guide are helpful in understanding where traditional responses to poverty have missed the mark.
September 18, 2019
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Safe Church Advisory Panel Process Training: Oct. 19 in Grand Rapids, MI (And: Sept.28 in Burlington, ON; Oct. 4-5 in Charlottetown, PE)
This specialized training will prepare trainees to respond with compassion and justice when an allegation of abuse is made against a church leader. Sign up at GRapp.eventbrite.com.
September 18, 2019
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$35 Curriculum
We are selling sets of 5 week curriculum for $35 dollars. Usually you can only get these sets for $117.00 so this is a steal!
September 18, 2019
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Planting Seeds of Faith: Families First
Where are the seeds of faith first planted by the Holy Spirit? Within the family! Children first learn what it means to be a child of God by being part of a faith-filled family.
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 12, 2019
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Council Devotions: A Year's Worth of Great Conversations
Does your church council talk regularly about the spiritual health of your congregation? Here is a set of twelve devotionals that will lead your elders and deacons to focus on your church's flourishing.
September 12, 2019
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Five Ways Dwell's Story Symbols Can Help You Tell God's Story
Images are the simplest and most effective way to make sure that information is stored as a long-term memory. Here are five ways to display the Dwell story symbols that will help you tell God's story in a way kids will remember.
September 12, 2019
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Growing Restorative Churches: November 8th & 9th
This two day interactive training will take place in Grand Rapids, MI from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday & Saturday, November 8 and 9. Cost: $120 (includes lunch).
September 11, 2019
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Introducing Kristen Rietkerk, Faith Formation Regional Catalyzer in California
We are excited to welcome back a former member of our Faith Formation Ministries team: Kristen Rietkerk. Kristen serves as a Regional Catalyzer in California!
September 11, 2019
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Ministry Shares Reimagined - Handout
Synod 2019 adopted, in principle, significant changes to the ministry-shares process. This document provides a summary of those revisions and can be useful for a congregation or classis discussion.
September 11, 2019
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Safe Church Teams: Reporting to Classis
Every classis meeting deserves a safe church ministry report. If you are considering what to include in a safe church ministry classis report, this article is for you.
September 10, 2019
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Connected to Dwell? Join the NEW Dwell Leaders Facebook Group!
Join our NEW Dwell leaders Facebook group, a place where teachers and coordinators can connect with one another, share ideas and resources, ask questions, and suggest ideas for improvement.
September 9, 2019
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Abuse of Power: Reflection, Lament, and Liturgy
Synod 2019 included a powerful litany that invited delegates to reflect and lament abuse of power that has caused much harm to many within our CRC community. Safe Church offers and recommends this litany for use in churches.
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.
September 9, 2019
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Dear Parent: A Guide for Family Faith Formation
This book introduces parents and caregivers to four Building Blocks of Faith that will encourage them as they help children to find their place in God’s family, learn God’s story, live in hope, and discover their calling.
September 9, 2019
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Dear CRCNA Member, Do You Believe Mark 8:36?
Are we so focused on pursuing the bread that perishes that we neglect the food that endures to eternal life? Let us refocus our energy.
September 6, 2019
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"Remade in the Image of God?" Event in Holland, MI
Join us in Holland on Oct. 28 for "Remade in the Image of God? Technological Enhancement and the Search for Salvation."
September 5, 2019
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Hungry for the God Story
This month’s Youth Ministry newsletter looks at the power of story. Check it out and add your story!
September 5, 2019
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Cross-Cultural Training Opportunity Sept 20-21
Are you exploring a future in missions or international development? Do you want to serve wisely in your own community? World Renew is offering a cross-cultural training on Sept. 20-21 in our Burlington office.
September 5, 2019
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Updates From Safe Church Coordinators: British Columbia
Active safe church ministry in British Columbia (BC) over the years has shown that intentionality, commitment, and strong leadership are key components to success. What can we learn from BC?
September 4, 2019
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Election Engagement: Questions for Candidates
We’ve put together meaningful questions that we’ll be asking candidates in the upcoming Canadian election. What questions will you be asking?
September 2, 2019
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Silent Aspirations: A Nonverbal Son, His Art, His Mother’s Faith and Family’s Bond
From the title to the final, frightening story with which the book concludes, Shar Boerema clings to hope in God and God’s faithful plan for the lives of everyone she loves.