This document provides basic information that the CRCNA’s Human Resources office relies on when it assists Canadian congregations in calling a pastor from the United States.
This document provides basic information that the CRCNA’s Human Resources office relies on when it assists U.S. congregations in calling a pastor from Canada.
Training is part of what a safe church team offers to churches and classes. Though there may not be an easy "one-size-fits-all" option, many resources are available.
Every classis meeting deserves a safe church ministry report. If you are considering what to include in a safe church ministry classis report, this article is for you.
A brief booklet to provide church administrators and finance staff/volunteers with resources for their work. It is updated annually.
Last August, Faith Formation Ministries began providing weekly family faith formation tips. This year an entirely new set of tips is available! Find them below.
Bridge of Hope Church in Sioux Center Iowa recently attended a workshop focused on the role of deacons as leaders in the life of the church. Here's what happened.
As the deacons at New Life CRC in Geulph, ON, set out to define their vision, they resonated with the words of Synod 2016 calling deacons to be not only servants, but catalysts.
How does the church create a safe environment for difficult discussions of both a political and a non-political nature? Some of the following links might provide useful discussion for church groups.
One small word can change the entire paradigm of missions at your church. Don’t believe me? Read on!
Whenever we set up church, we need to have on hand a few large print bulletins, song sheets, outlines, scripture portions, etc., along with the standard 12-point font copies. But that is not the limit.
Resources have recently been gathered for the process of affiliation of congregations. Please use and share!
Many Christian Reformed churches do not have an existing policy to support church staff who need to adjust their regular work schedule due to childbirth, adoption, or other family situations. Here are some suggestions to consider for family leave.
This article reviews the functions that flow out of the 'oath of office' deacons take when they are installed in their role. Find suggestions and numerous links as to how deacons can faithfully fulfill this leadership function.
Here's a list of best practices describing how churches can make connections with local community mental health services.
Christian Reformed people from all walks of life have expressed their love and care for creation in this new crowd-sourced (and meticulously reviewed) collection of worship materials.
This training tool is intended to help church leaders have a fruitful conversation about evaluation in their local setting and to strengthen the local church by blessing its staff with timely, effective feedback.
Worship Ministries has compiled many good worship resources to help you lament the pain and suffering that sexual abuse causes.
Resonate Global Mission and Pastor Church Resources have compiled a resource to assist classes, as well as parent churches and church planters, in their church planting efforts.
No matter what ministry team you lead in the church, recruitment is likely your least favourite task; aka a necessary evil. Take heart—we're here to help!
This resource gives parents ten affirming tips for beginning a journey of family faith formation in everyday life.
This resource gives your church fresh ideas for helping faith grow in people age 60-plus.
This tool can help your church learn how to identify and awaken leadership gifts in young people and make space for them to practice leadership skills.
Discover ten ways your congregation can actively love, support, and include older members of the body of Christ.
God cares deeply about marginalized people and expects his people to do the same. This post includes a Bible study guide on Judges 19.