Write your own blog post to share your ministry experience with others.
It's important to remember that social media is simply a communication tool and, like all tools, must be used in appropriate ways. As leaders it is up to us to create and maintain appropriate boundaries. Here are some guidelines.
There are hundreds of ways that churches can stay connected with older members or reach out to seniors who are not part of a church. Here are just a few of those ideas.
Would you like to learn more about a framework for determining how your church is meeting the faith formation needs of all ages?
This is one part of my family’s story, my immigration story - a story that intersects with those of many others and is filled with both hope and hardship.
Creating a mix tape took time and patience, an ardent attentiveness that I’m not sure I possess anymore. So why did we do it? Because of a truth that has not changed for centuries: Songs can give expression to our experience.
In a family, decisions are made with how we use our time, how we spend our money, and how we rank our priorities. How does this look on the mission field? Here are some thing we learned.
Under stress, caregivers often let their needs slide. At times I feel overwhelmed and resentful, utterly exhausted physically and emotionally. The good news is that our love not only survived but grew deeper.
In this piece, I hope to clarify some confusion about the discontinuity between Christianity and other religions and try to highlight some ways that Reformed Christians think about this.
Make sure you don’t miss out on these workshops being offered by the Faith Formation Ministries (FFM) team at Inspire 2019.
Summer can be an excellent time to pray and plan for the next ministry season. Hear stories from churches who are intentional about planning and praying during this time.
An elder's email question turns into a conversation at Pastor Church Resources about churches that receive new pastors.
Using a process to handle disputes in an orderly manner is a good thing, but it can not be elevated above faithfulness to God's Word.
Recently a new Discover You Bible and Coffee Break training was developed using a "learner centered" approach. We think you'll love this new approach!
What does it look like to strengthen our churches and bring a robust gospel to our communities? We'll be discussing this important topic at Inspire 2019 in August.
If you currently do not offer a childcare ministry alongside your Coffee Break; starting one may not be as difficult as it seems. Here are some practical ideas to get started.
In this short interview, Dr. Steve Timmermans, Executive Director of the CRCNA, reflects on the refocused expectations of deacons laid out by Synod 2015.
Faith Formation Ministries is excited to connect with all who are passionate about children's ministry at Inspire 2019. Workshop topics include choosing curriculum, building a strong foundation for children and youth ministry, and more!
Newly endorsed chaplains Scott Van Voorst and Ken Krause share about their ministries in the military and in hospice.
Read this story of a missionary couple that has been planting Coffee Break ministries in India since September 2009. Praise God!
As Reformed Christians, how do we define the boundary between work and ministry and non-work? Can this be done? Should it?
I recognized why I was born: to walk humbly wherever God placed me, to seek justice for those whom I loved and cared for, and to show mercy to others. Striving to succeed was not a priority as much anymore.
From California to Thunder Bay, ON, God is at work in mighty ways and Faith Formation is grateful to be a part of it. Here's a glimpse of how we've seen God moving!
Reflections on the profile of a grand cathedral brought low during Holy Week, and wondering if in being brought low, her profile may become still higher.
What do horse blinders, suffering, and Easter Sunday all have to do with eachother?
As leaders we pay attention to the three foci of Coffee Break; Bible discovery, the evangelistic purpose, and small group interactions. As we wrap up this season, how might we pay attention to each focus with a desire to finish well?