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Electronic Giving and YOUR Church
How can churches ensure that their members are given the opportunity to support the church's ministries in ways that are accessible and readily available?
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July 15, 2019
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Reflecting on the Call to Deacons
In the context of today's world the mandate of mercy and justice that is at the heart of the call on the office of deacon is both profound and challenging. We need to keep the call in front of us as deacons to continue to live into it more fully
July 9, 2019
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Futurist Seeks CRC input
Tom Sine, Christian author and futurist, has a list of questions for a new book he is writing. Help him with his research by answering his questions.
July 9, 2019
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CRCNA Decision to De-emphasize Second Sunday Worship Service
Tongue in cheek, I ask: Are pastors looking to ease up on the duties of their vocation? Are we drifting away from the faith of our fathers?
June 26, 2019
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When Are Worship Services Held at Your Church?
At what times are worship services held at your church? Let's discuss.
June 12, 2019
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Hosting VBS or Something Different This Year? Tell Us About It
Is your church hosting Vacation Bible School this summer or are you trying something different as part of your ministry with children? If so, we'd love to hear about it!
June 11, 2019
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Supporting Women and Ethnic Minority Leaders in the Pastoral Call Process
What could be done to improve our support for women and ethnic minority leaders when they are seeking a pastoral or ministerial call?
June 11, 2019
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Pastors Who Grieve While in Ministry
A year ago, in a conversation with a regional pastor, I was led to think seriously again about pastors who experience significant loss while in ministry.
June 11, 2019
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How Is Your Church Involved in Mission?
How is your church spreading the gospel in your community and throughout the globe?
June 11, 2019
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Looking for Female Roommate at Inspire 2019
I've noted that the hotels have 2 beds. I would like to share a room and split the cost. Let me know if interested!
June 4, 2019
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Canadian National Gathering Takes Place in Edmonton, Alberta
Representatives from congregations across Canada gathered May 24-26 to discern, discuss, and dream about where God is leading the CRC. Get a sense of the event via this CRC News article.
May 22, 2019
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Church Websites
List your church website for others to look at. Get inspiration from others, while also inspiring other church communicators!
May 14, 2019
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‘Palestine’ and Overture 6: Ten Questions to Consider
How will delegates to Synod 2019 theologically deliberate on overture #6?
May 7, 2019
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How Does Your Church Share Prayer Requests?
How does your church share prayer requests and praises?
April 30, 2019
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Let's Discuss "Reimagining Ministry Shares"
The Agenda for Synod 2019 contains a well thought out proposal for reimagining ministry shares. A wider discussion via this forum will help many members to better understand what is being proposed starting in 2020.
April 23, 2019
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Best Practices for Operational Oversight and Staff Salaries?
What does ‘operational oversight’ look like among the ministry staff in your congregation? How do you decide the salary for any given position?
April 11, 2019
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How Should Public Prayer Be Conducted?
Should a prayer accommodate those of other faiths? If so, how? Who should lead a prayer?
April 11, 2019
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Has Your Church Restructured Your Governance Model?
Some churches have begun restructuring their Church Council to allow for better communication, more collaboration, and increased effectiveness. Has your church done this recently? We'd love to hear about it!
April 10, 2019
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What ways are you supporting women in leadership?
I would like your input about ways you, churches and/or classes support women leaders and ordained women to share with Calvin Seminary students. I'm sharing at a luncheon meeting hosted by a Student Advocacy Committee on Friday, April 12 to share some ways we are supporting women in ministry. I would lke your input.
April 10, 2019
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Time to Rename Classis?
Last year an overture came to CRC Synod asking for a name change of "classis." What are your thoughts, and if given the chance, what name would you give to classis?
April 8, 2019
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What Is Contextualization? How Does It Work in the CRCNA?
Behind the scenes of the more visible work of the church is the question, “How do we relate to the realities around us?” A related question is, "What difference does the timeless Gospel make in the time and place where we find ourselves?"
April 3, 2019
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What Books Are You Reading in 2019?
Network readers! I'd love to know: What books have you been reading recently? What books are you hoping to read? Leave a comment and be entered in a fun giveaway.
April 1, 2019
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Convince, Exhort, Proclaim, and Speak Boldly: Communication Verbs in Luke and Acts
"Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary." This statement has been used as a good excuse not to use words in verbal witness. A closer look at the data, however, suggests that Paul and the apostles may have amended the phrase.
March 25, 2019
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How Have You Responded to the Mandate to 'Be Prophetic Critics Of Injustice'
One of the mandates for deacons is "Be prophetic critics of the waste, injustice, and selfishness in our society, and be sensitive counselors to the victims of such evils." How has your church or diaconate lived into this mandate?
March 18, 2019
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Does History Repeat Itself? The Social Gospel of the 1920s and Current Social Justice Advocacy
In an article in World Magazine, Scott Allen examines what he thinks is a repeat of the social gospel movement in the 1920s.