Broken Beauty
Recently I read about the Japanese artform of Kintsugi (golden joinery), or Kintsukuroi (golden repair). Typically, the broken vessel becomes even more beautiful. . .
Write your own blog post to share your ministry experience with others.
Recently I read about the Japanese artform of Kintsugi (golden joinery), or Kintsukuroi (golden repair). Typically, the broken vessel becomes even more beautiful. . .
The calling process can be lengthy for pastors. Yet, after many interviews and meetings, some pastors realize most of what they know of the church comes from just a handful of members. That’s not enough.
As our attention turns to World Hunger Sunday, we invite our U.S. churches to consider starting a Growing Project with Growing Hope Globally!
Connecting with girls during COVID may not be easy, but it’s never mattered more! Here are 10 small ways to make a big difference in the life of a girl.
Just for some fun reminiscing, share your thoughts on music you remember from 25 years ago when the Jars of Clay debuted and Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) was a frequently used term.
The Crossroads Discernment Toolkit equips churches for Spirit-led, group-engaged, mission-oriented discernment during seasons when hard questions about mission and identity need to be asked and answered.
Swiftly changing pandemic circumstances forced many CRC pastors into a pace of decision-making that stretched them out of their comfort zone. Here’s why that might be and what you might do about it.
The Director of Chaplaincy and Care reflects on the wonderful whirlwind of the past two months of ministry, highlighted by the annual Chaplains (virtual) training in September, and looks to what lies ahead.
Disability Concerns will be hosting two book clubs: one in November and one in the new year. Join us!
Could you or would you ever compose and preach this sermon? "Jesus Is the Key to Your Financial Success."
Local churches are utilizing The Bridge App for live-streaming services, accepting offerings, and managing and tracking attendance.
Hernan Zapata-Thomack has lived on 3 continents, in 20 different countries, has studied in 5 languages, and speaks 2 other languages. Read about his amazing journey, pilgrimage, and religious peregrination.
Daniel Munchul Kim has served for over 20 years as a Christian Reformed Minister serving a variety of churches and chaplaincy. Read his personal story and thoughts on serving as a chaplain.
What is the most important question we must answer?
In this devotional, Harold Roscher calls us to reflect on the question: Who is my neighbour?
Since early in the days of COVID-19, a group of pastors in Classis BC Southeast has met every other week over Zoom to trouble-shoot challenges and encourage creativity in faithful ministry.
As the writer of my church’s mass emails, I try to be attentive to what value these emails offer to those who read them. Here are some things I've learned.
This post is my nomination for Rev. Ken Koeman as the “CRC Pastor of the Decade Award” winner. I know, we don’t have such an award.
How do we see God in light of the crises that surround us? Do you look back to find him or look somewhere else?
Forming faith practices with children takes intentionality, and practicing gratitude with children provides the opportunity to express thanks to God for his love and goodness.
In a season where distractions are everywhere for pastors and leaders, our need to practice the spiritual discipline of attentiveness is critical.
This article for pastors highlights how the denomination can help them discern their call and connect with ministry opportunities.
A story of how one congregation used a decision making framework to help them find a bit of clarity for their decisions in a ministry world turned upside down.
We may not be able to provide much certainty for our congregations right now, but here’s a tool that could help provide a way to develop clarity in this time of high unpredictability.
How one church is helping members connect daily through a faith formation activity, even in the midst of a pandemic.