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Should the individual wages and cost of benefits for ministers and church staff be detailed in the general fund budget that is presented at the annual congregational meeting?
Does anyone know where I could find a pocket-sized CRC Psalter hymnal?
Many attenders linger in lobby until after service starts. How can we encourage them to move in?
I'm looking for some (really great) youth ministry books and resources. Any suggestions?
Does anyone have a tool or survey to help measure spiritual growth? What might you recommend?
To what degree may the Articles of Incorporation be amended within the authority of the local council?
I'd like to thank the volunteers at my church who have joyfully poured into my kids. Any small gift ideas?
Is there a CRCNA blog and/or category that specifically addresses economic justice rather than more generic or broad headings of biblical or social justice?
I'd love to incorporate music into our Sunday school classrooms. Do you have a favorite CD, group, etc. that you'd recommend for preschool and elementary school aged children?
Children in our church memorize scripture passages and recite them in front of the church. We are trying to make this less of a performance and more of an act of worship. Any ideas?
Does your church have mandates, including terms of service, for your ministry leaders? If so, what are they and how are they written?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a curriculum or study that an adult Sunday school group could use during Advent?
Does your church have a system or policy in place for children's programs that begin mid-service? How do you handle this situation?
I'm looking for a sample incident form to include with church rentals. Does your church have one? Any ideas?
Anyone have short videos (15 to 20 minutes) they would recommend for a group of men?
Have any of you produced your own directories and if so, how did it go?
Any recommendations on a company or individual (in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area) that can help a church with tax forms?
Does your church have a logo? If so, did someone in the church design it or did you outsource?
In the CRC, is the title limited only to those who are ordained?
I am looking for a copy of the How To Warmly Welcome and Effectively Enfold book or toolkit that was published by Faith Alive (CRC publishing) some years ago.
If you can include the cost of a security system as a housing expense for the housing exclusion, can you count a dog as your security system? Anyone know?
We have kindergarteners graduation from our Children in Worship program and we'd like to give them a small gift. Any ideas?
I'm curious if any churches have tried composting? If so, how's it going?
I am trying to locate CRC materials for Bible studies and/or catechetical instruction for people with special needs. Any suggestions?
Our church is looking for a company to help process donations online. Any feedback on Planning Center, Subsplans, Clover Give, or others?