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Ideas for Introducing a New Study
Ellen, a Coffee Break leader at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, asked for ideas on how to introduce a study. Here's what we came up with!
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January 31, 2019
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Classis Renewal - Church Planting and Revitalization Need to Go Together
Church Planters tend to think church planting is the only way to go. Those in established churches tend to be more concerned about church renewal. Is there a middle ground between the two?
January 30, 2019
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Thank God for Fossil Fuels!
Fossil fuels are much criticized these days. Rather than lamenting them, I thank my loving Creator for them.
January 30, 2019
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Querida Iglesia, Rehusa Estar en Negación
Te escribo para reconocer que soy una persona racista en recuperación, que está trabajando para superar las mentiras que están arraigadas en mí a través de la supremacía blanca y de una sociedad racializada.
January 29, 2019
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On Schizophrenia and the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Phenomenon
I hope that reading this will help people to better understand what schizophrenia is and how it affects those who suffer from it.
January 29, 2019
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Updates from Safe Church Coordinators: Hamilton, ON
On January 21, Classis Hamilton had another gathering of Safe Church Leaders at Meadowlands Fellowship CRC where we heard a presentation from Hamilton Wentworth Children's Aid Society.
January 29, 2019
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Working in Opposites
Light and dark, evil and good, right and wrong, mercy and justice. These concepts work in opposites. How do we, the church, walk in the tension of the in-between space where we all live?
January 25, 2019
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Coaching Corner: Third Annual 'Distinctively Healthy' Church Event
The third annual 'Distinctively Healthy' Church Event at Grace Fellowship CRC in Pella, Iowa, focused on this idea and the need for churches to be intentional about intergenerational ministry.
January 24, 2019
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Ministry Through Volunteers In Service (VIS)
Through a partnership with Volunteers In Service, churches are given the opportunity to connect with neighbors who have been referred for assistance. This article shares several powerful stories of impact.
January 23, 2019
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Get Out!
What happens when five pastors of established churches decide to get out of their offices?
January 23, 2019
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Looking at the 'Renegotiating Faith' Report
In July of 2018, Rick Hiemstra, Lorianne Dueck, and Matthew Blackaby published a report titled Renegotiating Faith. The report was written in response to the 'Hemorrhaging Faith' report on young adults and the church.
January 22, 2019
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The Top 5 Things Gateway Church Discovered Running an Extreme Weather Shelter
When Gateway CRC decided to host an Extreme Weather Shelter in their building, staff and volunteers knew there would be a lot to learn. Here are some learnings they wanted to share!
January 18, 2019
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Chaplain Stories: Finding Jesus in Ministry
Chaplain Harold Roscher has touched the lives of many, though he often doesn’t get to see how their stories end. Through his work, Jesus operates in small moments, tiny gestures, and tremendous amounts of grace.
January 17, 2019
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Gillette: The Best a Man Can Get?
A reflection on the recent controversy surrounding Gillette's new advertising campaign "We Believe."
January 17, 2019
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Does "Welcoming the Stranger" Require Advocating for an "Open Border"?
Responsible political advocacy must do more than offer only one side of a multi-sided issues, both as to facts and arguments. Being "one-sided" cannot and will not result in justice for all, but rather intractable division.
January 16, 2019
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Creative Uses of the Bridge App
Are you looking for ways to use effectively the Bridge App? Below are a few creative ways that the Announcements, Watch, and Pray features of the app have used by congregations.
January 16, 2019
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Stepping Into the New Year
One can almost breath in the excitement and expectation of new prospects, new resolutions, new hopes, new opportunities, new possibilities. May I offer this one practical suggestion?
January 15, 2019
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On Crosses and “Why Me?”
For a long time I struggled with the notion that as followers of Christ we should be glad to suffer, even if the troubles we get are not necessarily persecutions per se.
January 13, 2019
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The Network's Top 18 of 2018
Before we get too far into 2019, here are the top 18 most-read Network posts from 2018.
January 10, 2019
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I'll Be There...
I remember many years ago leaders in church saying that if anyone was discouraged or depressed, they must not be a true believer in God. How wrong and presumptuous to think that the difficulties of life can’t and won’t weary anyone, including a hearty saint!
January 9, 2019
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Immigration Justice Requires Border Security
The Synod of the CRC has voiced support for comprehensive immigration reform, part of which is a secure border. Immigration justice requires us to welcome the stranger to a country that is faithful to sound Biblical principles.
January 8, 2019
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Music as Mission
On September 20, 2018, Mary Hoekstra and I left for a music ministry trip like no other. We had six 50-pound boxes of band instruments, three 50-pound suitcases containing personal effects and more instruments, and no idea what to expect once we arrived in Kenya.
January 2, 2019
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The Sounds of the Worship
Worship in multiple languages can unite, not divide, us when we appreciate the beauty of the expression of the sounds of our faith in one God.
January 1, 2019
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A Look Back: 2018 in Review
A look back at the most popular posts at the Areopagus website, as well as some book recommendations for 2019.
December 27, 2018
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Christmas Isn't Over
Isn’t it strange that while society is so eager to begin celebrating Christmas, it is equally quick to drop it like a hot potato?