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"How Could We Say 'No?'" Gateway CRC Responds to Need for Homeless Shelter
We hope this story inspires churches to trust God and follow Him into their communities, despite the risks and the unknowns.
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December 18, 2018
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Why is Islam's 'incarnation' a challenge to the Incarnation?
"Word became Book" or "Word became Flesh" are two very important ideas. Both Islam and Christianity speak of something or someone "coming down." We will look at these and compare and contrast them.
December 18, 2018
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Emojis and Christ-like Empathy
I typed too many words and hit send too fast. I was trying to soften the blow of news that felt so heavy it could crush someone. I was trying to fill a role that wasn’t mine to fill.
December 17, 2018
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That Is Why They Called Him Jesus
I asked him if I could share the good news of Jesus Christ. Ken looked at me with such a desperation in his eyes and a longing of hope to hear this good news.
December 17, 2018
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Connect the Dots
Connect the dots is magical—at least for someone like me, who barely managed a passing grade in high school art class! In my work this past year, I've been connecting the dots between churches and Barnabas Foundation.
December 14, 2018
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Coaching Corner: A Coaching Intensive on the Isle of Green Gables
We at Faith Formation Ministries are grateful that Charlottetown invited us to walk with them for this “Faith Formation Intensive Weekend.” Might your congregation benefit from something similar? Let us know.
December 13, 2018
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I Loved Preaching...Or So I Had Been Telling Myself
Leaving congregational ministry after twenty three years led to two "Aha!" moments and an important reminder.
December 13, 2018
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1,000,000 or a Name
According to research from Fuller Youth Institute, American churches may lose 33,000,000 emerging adults by 2050. I'm convinced that we cannot look at the “numbers" and be satisfied until we get to know the “names.”
December 11, 2018
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Escaping the "Death by Committee" Trap
I began to realize that committee work is an act of loving another—whether in deliberating a big decision, or in sharing a common witness of work God is already doing among us.
December 11, 2018
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Faith Through the Eyes of Newcomers
“I have heard German believers say they believe God has sent this large influx of refugees to Germany in order to bring renewal to the German Church,” said Resonate Global Mission missionary David Kromminga.
December 11, 2018
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A Light in the Midst of Dark Immigration Rhetoric
...what's changed is that over many years political leaders have made immigration appear dangerous, corrupt and illegal—even on the occasions when it is actually totally legal according to our laws.
December 10, 2018
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Why I'm Helping to Plan Another Canadian National Gathering
Event planning is a TON of work. Why would I do this again? The people. The smiles. The service to the denomination and Canadian Ministry. And more.
December 7, 2018
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Women Flourishing in Ministry Leadership
Our church and world need examples of women flourishing in ministry, joyfully and effectively fulfilling their callings in advancing the kingdom.
December 6, 2018
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Join 'Gatherers' to Discuss Future of the Church in Canada
Rather than having “experts” address the questions, it is expected that gatherers will talk about what they see and experience as the new mission of the church.
December 6, 2018
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On Mental Illnesses and Head Knowledge
Many people in the CRC complain that our denomination tends to favor head knowledge at the expense of the heart. But for people who live with mental illnesses, basing our faith on knowledge acts as an anchor against raging emotions.
December 4, 2018
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Jesus at the Sleazy Diner
To my great surprise, the musical food was more nourishing than the physical food. And I wondered if that Flint diner had some things in common with that stable in Bethlehem.
December 4, 2018
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#Churchtoo - the Play, the Drama
The play, #ChurchToo, effectively and artfully touched on themes such as power imbalances, denial, silence, grooming, guilt on the part of the victim, and male heroes in the Bible who used their power and position to victimize women.
November 29, 2018
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The Wife of the Pastor
I loved that my husband was the pastor. That he was called into ministry. And I was eager to walk alongside him, supporting and encouraging him as I was able. What I didn’t want was to be seen as “part of the package.”
November 29, 2018
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Assessing Congregational Volunteer Capacity: A Few factors and Limits
How many activities can an average church member be expected to do? The easy answer is "it depends." The better answer is to find out what the situation is for your congregation.
November 28, 2018
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The Pittsburgh Shooting and Peace of Mind During Worship
Last month’s incident at a Pittsburgh synagogue has led me to wonder, “Do greeters and ushers need more training?” What if someone with the wrong motives were to walk through the church doors?
November 27, 2018
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The Pastor's Marriage and the Satanist's Prayer
I’ve seen the challenges that ministry places on marriages, and also witnessed the deep damage done to the gospel when a marriage is hurt by infidelity. Here are some ways to combat the evil one.
November 21, 2018
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An Early Advent Reflection
Of all The Network articles floating around in my mind I wanted to write, all important topics for Safe Church Ministry—this is what came out when I sat down to write. It's a hopeful reflection on life with God.
November 20, 2018
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Chaplain Prayers: Violence
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside victims of violence.
November 20, 2018
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Since When Does Winning $1.6 Billion Mean You’ve Made It?
Lottery records will keep shattering. Dreams about how to spend untold millions will continue to be spun by throngs. Does that mean the Church can’t grow believers who know better?
November 15, 2018
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Igniting Evangelistic Passion with Crossroads
The partnership between Coffee Break and Crossroads Prison Ministry is more than just sharing materials, we also want to partner in learning and igniting evangelistic passion—whether in your neighborhood or behind bars.