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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: "Diary of a Pastor’s Soul: The Holy Moments in a Life of Ministry"
Rev. Dave Vroege shares a review of Diary of a Pastor’s Soul: The Holy Moments in a Life of Ministry
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May 17, 2021
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When Spiritual Leaders Do Harm: Starting Small and Choosing to Be With in Small Oases of Restorative Resiliency
Here are two ways to prevent harm in spiritual communities through restorative practices: starting small, and choosing to be with.
May 15, 2021
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A Reflection about Dreams, Poetry, and Translation
The CRCNA has nearly 200 congregations who worship in a language other than English. How can we best meet their needs and be in community together given the current limitation of our translations?
May 14, 2021
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Book Review: Sacred Endurance (Trillia J. Newbell)
Sacred Endurance answers the call to help Christians struggling on what it means to endure.
May 14, 2021
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Book Review: “Mother to Son” (Jasmine L. Holmes)
"Mother to Son" is a series of intimate letters from a Jasmine L. Holmes to her son which tackle personal and social issues from a biblical perspective.
May 14, 2021
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Pastors: Please, Think of the Children
4 important ways pastors can support the faith formation of children who will grow into engaged teens and young adults.
May 11, 2021
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4 Steps for Launching a New Ministry Initiative
Are you looking at launching new initiatives, especially post-Covid? If so, here are four basic steps for launching any program or initiative well.
May 11, 2021
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Announcing Mark Stephenson’s Retirement
After almost 15 years serving as Director of Disability Concerns Ministry for the CRCNA, Mark Stephenson has announced his retirement.
May 10, 2021
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The Challenge of Discipling Converts from Islam
Check out this resource from Duane A. Miller about presenting the Gospel to Muslims and how one disciples new converts.
May 7, 2021
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Ideas for Robust Debrief and Ministry Reflection
Great tips for assessing whether your ministries and initiatives are really doing what you hoped they would.
May 6, 2021
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Build a Spiritual Shield
As in the reconstruction of the city of Jerusalem, we should restore an unshakable spirituality by putting up a spiritual shield.
May 5, 2021
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What a Word Cloud Can Tell You about Your Church’s Culture
Here’s a simple way to identify strengths and challenges in your church culture.
May 5, 2021
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What We Have Gained
Cara Milne, a Disability Concerns Regional Advocate, shares her experience of living through Covid-19 as a community. Her encouragement is "to take note of what is working better than it was before and protect that."
May 4, 2021
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How The Bridge App can assist your congregation
Much more than just a tool for communicating with local church members, The Bridge App connects your congregation through prayer, an events calendar, membership directory, and the capability to financially support the church budget and local ministries.
May 4, 2021
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Book Review: "Brave By Faith" by Alistair Begg
This is a review of the latest book of Alistair Begg published May 1, 2021.
May 3, 2021
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Groundwork Welcomes New Co-host
We’re excited to introduce you to Groundwork’s next co-host, Rev. Darrell Delaney. He cares deeply about discipleship and helping others unpack scripture to strengthen their faith foundation. He is also deeply gifted at applying scripture to our everyday experiences. All of this makes him a natural fit for Groundwork.
April 28, 2021
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El Racismo y el Impacto del Evangelio
El defensor de las relaciones raciales, Rudy Gonzalez comparte sus pensamientos sobre la importancia de tener conversaciones abiertas sobre el racismo a la luz del Evangelio y el componente clave de la escucha.
April 28, 2021
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Are Online Meat and Veggies a Good Idea?
Regional Organizer Barry Meyer reviews three food delivery services that can help the environment!
April 28, 2021
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Racism and the Gospel Impact
Race Relations advocate Rudy Gonzalez shares his thoughts on the importance of having open conversations about Racism in light of the Gospel, and the key component of listening.
April 28, 2021
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Soportando el Dolor de la Historia
La defensora de Relaciones Raciales Viviana Cornejo, escribe sobre por qué la mejor y única forma de salir de una historia desagradable es ser fuerte, soportar el dolor y enfrentar el pasado.
April 27, 2021
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Bearing the Pain of History
Race Relations advocate Viviana Cornejo reflects on why the best and only way to move forward from an unpleasant history is to be strong, bear the pain, and confront the past.
April 26, 2021
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Todo es Sistémico
En este artículo, el Pastor Scott DeVries nos dice que ver el racismo como un sistema, lo reconoce como una realidad compleja que requerirá un esfuerzo para comprender y trabajar en su contra.
April 26, 2021
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Confesar el Racismo en el Lugar de Trabajo
El Rev. Mark Stephenson, director interino de la Oficina de Relaciones Raciales de la ICR describe maneras en que las personas blancas pueden sin saber, mantener el racismo hacia sus colegas de color como también formas de reconocerlas y enfrentarlas.
April 26, 2021
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Justice Journeys: Gary Mulder Reflects on Advocacy
The CRC justice ministries celebrate the volunteer work of Gary Mulder, a representative for the Office of Social Justice in Washington D.C. over the past twelve years.
April 26, 2021
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Diaspora
From Indigenous columnist Richard Silversmith. "As in the Jewish exile to Babylon, the Indigenous experience, ‘diaspora,’ carries a sense of betrayal, of broken treaties, loss of lands and culture."