Circle of Grace Program
Circle of Grace is a primary prevention program that trains children and youth to be an active participant in creating a safe environment for themselves and others.
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Circle of Grace is a primary prevention program that trains children and youth to be an active participant in creating a safe environment for themselves and others.
A brochure from Communities First Association that provides a succinct explanation of the differences between church that does ministry in, to/for, and with a community . . . and why it matters.
This 2-page guide with the heavy title, "Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASD]: Supportive Strategies for Crisis Prevention," presents a positive strategy and practical ideas for teachers and applies easily to including kids with ASD in Sunday School, GEMS, Cadets, youth group and other church activities.
This is a two-page fact sheet that gives suggestions to people with disabilities and their families in finding an inclusive place to worship, and in making good use of all the resources that may be available there.
These offering vouchers are prepaid giving forms that can be dropped in the offering plate instead of currency.
Are you tired of writing checks? The Electronic Funds Transfer is the easiest and safest way of donating your gifts of any amount.
The Christian Reformed Church in North America has partnered with Buiten & Associates, LLC to create a National Insurance Program available to all CRC members in the United States. The purpose of this nationally endorsed relationship is to provide excellent property and liability insurance coverage with significant premium discounts for its members.
According to 1 Timothy 3:2, anyone who aspires to the office of overseer in the church should be able to teach. John Piper identifies eight traits of good teaching that can provide a focus for developing this biblically mandated skill in our church leaders.
"Sunshine from Darkness" was produced by Pathways to Promise and Disability Concerns. This one-page insert is available in two versions which list United States and Canadian resources.
As a parent or caregiver, you may have questions about certain behaviors your children or dependents exhibit and how to ensure they get help. But do you need help starting a conversation?
This helpful brochure from Faith Formation Ministries explores how children and teens of different ages experience God and grow in faith. A great resource for pastors, youth workers, teachers, and parents.
Use this pamphlet to encourage all members of your congregation to support the work of missions.
If we’re going to think faithfully about immigration and immigrants, it’s important that we share an understanding of how immigration works today. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed.
Recently, the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) adopted a Principles of Peace document that you might find useful. The CCC is an ecumenical body that represents 25 denominations of Anglican, Evangelical, Free Church, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic traditions, including the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Together the CCC represents more than 85% of the Christians in Canada.
A guide for congregations wishing to affiliate with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.
This short pamphlet provides newcomers with a brief explanation about what a denomination is, and a short introduction to the Christian Reformed Church. Churches may find this to be a valuable resource to have on hand for new members, visitors, outreach, and more.
A clear, brief overview of the history, beliefs, and ministry of the Christian Reformed Church. Great for new members, profession of faith classes, and councils.
This brochure is for students, pastors, and others in ministry who seek to realize their call to ministry, hone their pastoral skills, or become a chaplain.
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry provides endorsement that supports and strengthens the ministry of CRC chaplains. This brochure gives an overview on the process of becoming an endorsed chaplain.
At a recent RCA Classis Minnesota meeting there was a discussion about no-cost options for welcoming people with disabilities. Here are some of the strategies they wanted to share.
Learn more about the CRCNA's ministry share program with this helpful PDF. It is ideal for new member orientation, or for congregational meetings where the budget is being discussed.
The CRCNA has a variety of resources available that have been translated into different languages. These handouts could be helpful to share with different language groups.
Here's a link to the Safe Church Ministry brochure. Learn more about our ministry as we strive to equip congregations in Abuse Awareness, Prevention, and Response.