February 23, 2021
40
0
0 comments
Church Now Conversation With David Fitch (March 11)
This conversation will be helpful to pastors and leaders who want to engage a world that doesn't want to engage the church.
Filtered by: Resource
Here you'll find resources posted by individuals, churches, and ministries. Add comments, give a 'thumbs up', or post your own. Can't find something? Use the chat box to let us know.
Results 1-25 of 85
Sort by
December 6, 2020
99
0
3
Institutional Intelligence
Attached to this post is a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book Institutional Intelligence by Gordon Smith.
October 27, 2020
305
0
0
Living the Call - Servant Leadership (October 2020)
Look inside for updates from the Candidacy Committee, Chaplaincy and Care Ministry, Pastor Church Resources, and Raise Up Global Ministries.
October 13, 2020
77
1
0
Ministry on a Human Scale
Listen in on Reverend Mandy Smith’s story of learning to boast in weakness and join the conversation as we reimagine how we can minister as, and to, humans.
September 23, 2020
101
2
0
Your Church Council: The Nucleus of Renewal?
In Charles Olson's book, Transforming Church Boards into Communities of Spiritual Leaders, he asks: what if there is another way of looking at the work of the church council?
August 23, 2020
343
0
0
New! "Bible Overview" Online Learning Resource
Calvin Seminary Professor Sarah Schreiber has just completed work on a basic Bible Overview online learning resource. Learn more!
July 23, 2020
114
0
0
Church Now Conversation: Kara Powell
The August Church Now Conversation features Kara Powell. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is coauthor of Growing Young (2016).
July 15, 2020
568
2
2
Practical Practices for Dismantling Racism
The work of racism is so complex that people would rather not talk about it until it's too late. Here are some practical tools to engage the conversation.
July 1, 2020
179
0
0
Church Now Conversation With Ed Stetzer
In the first of the Church Now conversations, Ed Stetzer spoke about the church’s response to COVID-19 and the killing of George Floyd.
June 3, 2020
102
0
0
Don’t Miss Church Now Conversations
Church Now Conversations offer an opportunity to reflect on how to live in our present days and help the local church take fresh steps in ministry and mission in the midst of difficult times.
May 27, 2020
81
0
0
The Healthy Church Discernment Process: A Journey to Congregational Vitality
God has a place for congregations in the kingdom that He is revealing. Here's how to gain clarity on how well your congregation is living into that mission.
May 17, 2020
154
0
0
Christian Witness and Ministry in a COVID-Shaped World
This summer, Calvin Seminary is offering 23 online courses intended to help you adapt your ministry in the context of COVID-19.
May 12, 2020
391
3
0
10 Ways for Men and Women Thriving in Ministry Together
When men and women desire to thrive in ministry, they must be intentional about serving together in life-giving ways.
May 7, 2020
246
1
0
Make a Decision!
When a decision about the future must be made, but information about the future is scarce, what's a church council to do? Here is some advice for getting through this leadership challenge.
April 29, 2020
423
0
0
Gender Dynamics in Church Leadership (Shared Leadership)
If you would like to create a culture of flourishing, where men and women are working in shared leadership roles, there are some gender dynamics we should consider.
March 31, 2020
119
0
1
What is Raise Up Global Ministries?
Attached you'll find a bulletin insert and short video about Raise Up Global Ministries: Timothy Leadership Training, Discover Your Bible/Coffee Break, and Educational Care.
March 26, 2020
481
3
1
Leading as a Non-Anxious Presence
Some thoughts on keeping your leadership sanity in a coronavirus environment.
January 22, 2020
117
0
0
Innovative Solutions for Women's Ministry Leaders
It's easy to fall into a comfortable rut, to forget that there is more than one "right" way to do a job.
January 14, 2020
346
2
1
A Spiritual Health Check-up for Leaders
Leading others in spirituality can make it easier for leaders to forget their own spiritual health. Here is a tool to help facilitate conversation and prayer on spiritual health.
October 10, 2019
328
0
0
Living the Call - Servant Leadership (October 2019)
Look inside for updates from the Candidacy Committee, Chaplaincy and Care Ministry, Leadership Diversity, Pastor Church Resources, and The Network.
August 26, 2019
98
1
0
Leadership Resources From Best Christian Workplaces Institute
Best Christian Workplaces Institute is an employee engagement ministry "dedicated to helping Christian leaders and organizations achieve their full potential." Here are some great resources they have shared.
August 13, 2019
1115
1
0
Council Devotions: Church Health
Want to lead your council into a meaningful conversation about the health of your congregation? Here is a series of council devotionals to help you do that.
July 9, 2019
161
2
0
Building God's Church Together
This resource, created by the RCA, is a 4-session study on God's vision for flourishing ministry partnerships between men and women. Check it out!
February 26, 2019
46
0
0
New Resources in Leadership Development: Women's and Ethnic Ministry
We've launched a website and created a brochure to make information easy to access! In addition, we are looking for women in leadership in the CRC to join a network of other women. Are you interested?
February 7, 2019
164
0
3
Apest: We Need It for Full-Orbed Jesus-Incarnating Ministry
Much has been written to praise and critique Alan Hirsch’s book 5Q; Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ. Despite what is being said, I find Hirsch to be particularly compelling on a couple points.