December 20, 2017
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Not Enough Time?
Should it matter to us that the people who seem to have the most to say about certain issues Christians rightly care about do not themselves have any formal biblical-theological training?
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November 28, 2017
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Church May Not Be Easy for Those Who Have Experienced Abuse
A recent article in Christianity Today highlights a few of the reasons why it can be difficult for those who have survived abuse to be in church.
November 20, 2017
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Hiring People With Disabilities Makes Cents and Sense
An article I read about churches hiring people with disabilities contained helpful information but their approach emphasized that hiring anyone with a disability is fraught with "landmines." Ouch!
November 10, 2017
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Growing Teen Worship Leaders
I can't describe the thrill of simply worshipping under the leadership of these teens. Their passion, creativity, and leadership made me want more of this!
November 7, 2017
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Getting Communications Buy-In
You know that investing in good communication makes a difference. But how do you convince church leadership that it’s important?
November 2, 2017
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A Deacon's Experience
As part of our mission to inspire deacons in the work that they do, we want to share various deacons' experiences. Today we'd like you to meet Mrs. Rene Wall from John Calvin CRC in Truro, Nova Scotia.
November 1, 2017
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From Visitor to Thriving Member
Your church’s guest information card is an on ramp to the life of your church. Shape your response process to invite newcomers into deeper relationship and engagement with your church.
October 25, 2017
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Communication During a Tragedy: Lessons From Equifax
The slow and clunky response of Equifax to its recent data breach is a reminder of why it's important to be prepared for unlikely scenarios. Let’s make sure our churches are better prepared and respond more effectively in times of crisis.
October 25, 2017
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8 Ideas to Try With Intergenerational Small Groups
Spiritual growth can’t be programmed, but great resources are important. As someone who is part of an intergenerational small group, I wanted to share some of my favorite resources!
October 23, 2017
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I’m Reformed — Who Cares?
My Reformed roots have blessed me, and continue to bless me, in too many ways to count. I’ll name just three.
October 17, 2017
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Planning a Successful Christmas Service
The Christmas season is right around the corner. Let’s talk about things to think about in planning your successful Christmas services.
October 12, 2017
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Welcome to the Real World
When Dorothy arrives in the Land of Oz, she looks around and tells her dog, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” You may feel like Dorothy as you realize children are growing up in a different world than you did!
September 20, 2017
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"I Love You, Jesus"
Kathy took great care in telling her Story Hour children that Bible stories are true. She wasn't sure, however, what impression she was making. But one day a mother of one of Kathy's three-year-olds shared a story from home.
September 19, 2017
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Growing Together: Leader Connect
By sharing our best ideas and leaning on each other for support, we can better grow God’s garden. Connect with other small group leaders in our new Facebook group: Coffee Break Leader Connect.
August 31, 2017
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Questions to Ask about Your Trip to Israel/Palestine
In making a decision about taking a trip to Israel/Palestine, in addition to the natural questions about costs and dates, there are several questions that should be answered before making a decision regarding which trip to choose.
August 30, 2017
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Safe Church Team Members: What's Good to Know
When we find someone with passion for this ministry, we’re quick to label them a “team member.” Join our team! Help us assist the CRC in abuse awareness, prevention, and response.
August 22, 2017
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A Modern Hymn for a Timeless Reformation
I pray you enjoy this song I wrote for the Reformation and that you celebrate well this October. More importantly, I hope that you treasure (and lead others to treasure) the beauty of Christ and what he has done for us.
August 17, 2017
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What Kind of Israel/Palestine Tour Should I Go On?
In choosing to take a trip to Israel/Palestine, persons need to reflect carefully on what type of tour they wish to join. Read about the different types of tours that we have come across in our years of leading groups on pilgrimages there.
August 2, 2017
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Resources for Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
If someone is thinking of taking their own life, it’s not a secret to keep. For Disability Week this year, we have curated resources on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
July 31, 2017
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Five Pointers for Praying With Kids
We all have different “comfort zones” when it comes to prayer. Use these prayer pointers to expand your comfort zone!
July 21, 2017
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Missionary Partnership FAQ's
A missionary partnership is a commitment between a congregation and a missionary family to pray faithfully for each other; to communicate faithfully with each other; and for the congregation to provide financial support.
July 6, 2017
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Fighting the Darkness: The Sex Industry and the Church
In contrast to God’s beautiful design, the sex industry takes an incredible gift and uses greed, violence and coercion to exploit God’s image in people and to destroy God’s design for relationship.
June 7, 2017
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What If God Has Something New for the CRC?
Sometimes I wonder if the struggles the CRC is facing are meant to kindle our imaginations so that we’ll be able to see a new thing that God has for us.
May 31, 2017
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When Volunteers Aren't Working Out
Here are some suggestions for removing volunteers who aren’t working out.
May 12, 2017
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Redeeming Neighborhood Violence — One Block at a Time
So what can we do about the violence in our neighborhoods? How do we avoid either minimizing it with easy answers or throwing up our hands because it overwhelms us?