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How to Evaluate Overtures
A starting list of questions that can help in evaluating overtures.
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February 17, 2022
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California Dreaming
A trip to LA produced bright and insightful conversations with emerging CRC leaders that far outshined the weather.
February 17, 2022
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Hearts Exchanged at Meadowlands Christian Reformed Church
Syd Hielema shares his journey through Hearts Exchanged so far.
February 17, 2022
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Champions of Justice - Enrique and Febe Gomez
The Office of Race Relations is featuring stories of people who have been humbly displaying distinguished leadership in diversity and racial justice work within the CRC. Read about Enrique and Febe Gomez in this article.
February 17, 2022
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White Reflections on Black History Month - Louise Wing
“I am still in the infancy of my journey to learn more.”
February 15, 2022
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Is Congregational Worship an Endangered Species?
Is in-person congregational worship now an endangered species? If so, is it worth saving?
February 15, 2022
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30 Simple Ways to Share Kindness in Your Neighborhood
February is Random Acts of Kindness Month! Here are 30 ideas to share kindness with your neighbors.
February 15, 2022
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Zoom Breakouts: Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?
Simple steps to alleviate Virtual Breakout Room phobia in participants.
February 11, 2022
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Meet Scholarship Recipient: Daeju Kang
The Office of Race Relations is privileged to introduce you to Daeju Kang, one of the recipients of the 2021/22 Multiracial Student Scholarships. Read his brief biography and some of his thoughts on the importance of social justice.
February 10, 2022
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Inspire 2022 Workshop: How Old Is Your Congregation?
We all need to take fresh steps in ministry and mission. An important part of fresh steps is discerning where your church is in its lifecycle.
February 10, 2022
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Inspire 2022 Workshop: Simple Sabotage
How do you deal with sabotage as your congregation looks to make its God-given difference?
February 10, 2022
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Is This the Most Important Section in the Human Sexuality Report?
In 1973 and 1999, synod called upon the church to repent and embody hospitable belonging with its gay members. The current Human Sexuality Report echoes this call. Are we ready to do it?
February 10, 2022
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The NFL, Culture Wars, and Article 17's
"More coaches get fired when their teams are losing." Might this inform the rising number of Article 17's in the CRCNA?
February 9, 2022
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Colin Watson, DMin Alumno
Colin Watson es el Director Ejecutivo de ICRNA y está estudiando en el programa de Doctorado en Ministerio en el Seminario Teológico Calvin. Lea la fascinante historia de Colin y lo que lo llevó a convertirse en estudiante una vez más.
February 8, 2022
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Las Relaciones Raciales Marcan el Mes de la Historia Negra
En la Oficina de Relaciones Raciales de CRC estamos celebrando 50 años de trabajo contra el racismo. El personal de la ORR pensó que obtener los puntos de vista de las personas blancas involucradas en el trabajo contra el racismo podría brindar puntos de vista únicos sobre la importancia del Mes de la Historia Negra.
February 7, 2022
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History Impacts Everyone’s Reality
The genocide practiced against Native Americans was a genocide in every sense of the word.
February 7, 2022
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Open Hands, Open Hearts: Record-Breaking Generosity In 2021
Thanks to the generosity of God’s people, Barnabas Foundation recorded an unprecedented volume of giving in 2021!
February 7, 2022
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La Historia Impacta la Realidad de Todos
Cuando pensamos en la Historia, a menudo consideramos que fue hace cientos de años. Pero, inconscientemente o no, olvidamos que nuestra realidad presente está íntimamente ligada a nuestro pasado histórico.
February 7, 2022
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3 Persistent Pastoral Temptations
Throughout my four-plus decades in vocational ministry, I have wrestled with three persistent temptations. Perhaps you can relate.
February 7, 2022
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Racism and the Sin of Contempt
How can we abandon assumptions that keep segregation in place? This is work for courageous preachers in pulpits and prophets at dinner tables.
February 6, 2022
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I "Liked" It
How do you join God at work? It might be as simple as saying "yes" and hitting the "like" button.
February 4, 2022
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El racismo y el Pecado del Desprecio
¿Es posible imaginar a partir de las Escrituras una forma de ver nuestro propio pecado en la segregación que está funcionando para mantener el racismo en su lugar? ¿Podemos nombrarlo y domesticarlo? La alternativa es un evangelio divisivo.
February 3, 2022
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Inspire 2022 Workshop: What Your Church Can Do About Ableist Practices
What is your church doing about ableist practices? Explore this important topic at Inspire 2022.
February 3, 2022
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Does Your Church Need a Code of Conduct?
Our denomination has a Code of Conduct. So what?
February 2, 2022
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Do Not Worry About Synod
As the agenda for Synod 2022 grows, don’t forget that the discernment and decision-making of your local church is just as important.