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Used A/V Equipment for Price of Shipping
I have some used A/V equipment available for the price of shipping (or free pickup).
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September 4, 2018
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Faithfully Serving at Ideal Park Church
Churches are called to grow the gifts of all members. Ideal Park CRC has found a way to do that for two members so that they can exercise their gifts for ministry faithfully.
September 4, 2018
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Free piano to a good church home
Eastern Avenue's second piano is being replaced and we would like to give to a church in West Michigan that is looking for one.
September 1, 2018
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Dooyeweerd, Thessalonica, and Turning from Idols to the Living God
A post introducing 1 Thessalonians by drawing insights from Dooyeweerd's philosophy (in particular, the idea of the biblical root-motive: Creation, Fall in Sin, and Redemption in Christ).
August 30, 2018
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Good News for Reckless Love Christians...and the Rest of Us!
While the adjective "reckless" is difficult for some of us to sing, there is some Truth in this song. There is also a conflicting message: are we hiding from God? Or are we seeking Him? Is our God omniscient? Is our God omnipresent? Who can sing this song truthfully?
August 28, 2018
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There is Not Enough Being Done to Help Sexual Assault Survivors
Recently, Safe Church Ministry and the Office of Social Justice collaborated to draft an action alert urging you all to write your congress members in order to help achieve justice for many sexual assault survivors. Due to this injustice many perpetrators of sexual assault still run free, and the silence speaks loudly to the survivors.
August 24, 2018
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Coaching Corner: The Challenges of Staffing a Congregation Wisely
When the youth pastor at Gateway CRC in Abbotsford left after 15 years of service, the congregation wasn’t sure what the best succession plan was. They invited Ron deVries, Faith Formation Ministries’ youth ministry catalyzer, to lead a discernment session for the congregation.
August 24, 2018
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“Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” -John 9:21
This fall, I am spending time with the story of the man born blind in John 9. I am in midst of writing an academic paper around ministry, leadership, and disability, and some of that work might spill out in my CRCNA work!
August 21, 2018
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Healthy Missional Leaders Will Change Your Church
I have conducted a number of job interviews in which I noticed that I could tell within ten minutes if the candidate has participated in FaithWalking. How? These candidates are well differentiated, they handle conflict in healthy ways, they listen carefully, and they know themselves well.
August 21, 2018
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Reflections on Taking a Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education
I had the privilege of taking a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. At the conclusion of our time together, each of us students wrote a "final evaluation". Here are some excerpts from mine.
August 21, 2018
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Impacts of Pornography and Safe Church's Response
Reflections on the documentary, "Over 18", and information on upcoming screenings and events with director Jared Brock.
August 20, 2018
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Coffee Shop Conversations
God sends us out. Sometimes we can be surprised about who He sends us to.
August 15, 2018
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Chaplain Stories: A Ministry of Presence
Gordon first met John a few months ago, when John was dying of cancer. John was a crusty and profane old man, a veteran and a recovering alcoholic, uninterested in God or religion. As a hospice chaplain, Gordon often met patients like John, and most of the time they wanted nothing to do with chaplains. John was different, though.
August 15, 2018
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What Lessons Can We Learn from What’s Happened at Willow Creek?
From an outsider looking in at this situation and how it continues to unfold, there are some lessons that we in Safe Church Ministry should consider.
August 14, 2018
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Disability Concerns' Letter to Deacons
A letter regarding what is new and happening with Disability Concerns!
August 14, 2018
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Bridging the Gap
How do we bridge the gap between the world of the church and the world that lays outside of the church? That gap must be bridged.
August 13, 2018
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A Fair for the Community in Port St. Lucie
Church planters are leading their congregations to love God and love their neighbors in creative and practical ways. To share a glimpse of how one church plant is doing this and to perhaps spark your own creativity, let me tell you about a recent event hosted by Iglesia Sunlight Español, a Resonate partner church plant in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
August 13, 2018
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Share My Paycheck?
So share my paycheck. That's the idea. My work -- my paycheck -- is directly linked to sharing with those in need in Ephesians 4:28 (NIV). But my paycheck? Sharing? Why is this so difficult to hear and even more difficult to do?
August 9, 2018
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Before You Ditch the Paper Bulletin Consider This
Paper bulletins serve a purpose and can actually help your digital strategy.
August 9, 2018
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Church Bulletins Are Awful
Church bulletins are a drain on resources, an ineffective way to communicate, and a obstacle to gospel mission.
August 7, 2018
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Finding Joy in Diaconal Work: A Deacon's Story
Back in June, Diaconal Ministries Canada posed the question, “Why are Deacons needed at Classis & Synod”. They were pleased to hear what other deacons and ministry leaders had to say and one particular email came from Ada Kloet. DMC Staffer Erin Knight had the pleasure of talking to Ada about her experience growing up in the CRC and also about serving as a deacon.
August 7, 2018
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Staying Connected With Sporadic Attenders
Self-identified North American church goers attend church, on average, just once per month. Providence CRC recognized this challenge and is choosing a proactive approach to keep people connected even when they not present on Sunday mornings.
August 6, 2018
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Reframing Retirement: A New Missional Opportunity
In Canada today, there are 1,200-1,300 people turning 65 years of age every day. In the U.S., 10,000 Boomers reach that milestone birthday each day. Is your church aware of and ready to offer Christ’s love to a growing elderly population?
August 6, 2018
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Is the Church Bulletin a Sacred Cow?
What role does your church bulletin play in the church’s overall communication strategy? Do we have the bulletin because that’s how it’s always been, or can it be an effective communication tool?
August 3, 2018
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The “Heart Songs” Project
Imagine three years from now: as the project continues, more than 100 heart songs will have been shared. Worshipers will see the heart of Jesus beating in one another through fresh eyes.