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Spiritual Growth Survey?
Does anyone have a tool or survey to help measure spiritual growth? What might you recommend?
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October 23, 2019
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Advent Curriculum or Study for Adult Sunday School Group?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a curriculum or study that an adult Sunday school group could use during Advent?
August 13, 2019
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Bible Studies for People With Special Needs?
I am trying to locate CRC materials for Bible studies and/or catechetical instruction for people with special needs. Any suggestions?
July 23, 2019
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'Spiritual Disciplines' Theme for Adult Education?
Have any church bodies used a spiritual disciplines/practices theme or course for their weekly adult education?
April 3, 2019
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Resources for Mentoring Young Adults?
We are looking for ways to mentor our young adults (both those who stay in town and those who go elsewhere to university). Do you have any strategies, programs, or resources that you've used?
March 28, 2019
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Materials on Election/Predestination
Help, I’m a youth leader and am feeling inadequate regarding explaining election/predestination. Any materials you'd recommend?
November 13, 2018
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Do You Have a Favorite Bible?
I want to get a new Bible for Christmas and am overwhelmed by all the options. I like to take notes but am not sure I want a journaling Bible. Which Bible do you use? Any recommendations?
October 16, 2018
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Comprehensive Faith Formation Plan for Preschool through High School?
Is your church working on developing a comprehensive faith formation plan for children and youth? We'd love to hear from you!
June 26, 2018
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Looking for Recommendations for an Adult Small Group Study
I'm looking for recommendations for a small group study. I'm looking for a variety of topics that range from a three-week to ten-week series. Nothing too intimidating for a lay leader.
June 14, 2018
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Family Devotional?
I am looking for a devotional (with scripture references) that our family can use to spark discussion and bring God into our dinner or bedtime conversations. Any ideas?
February 20, 2018
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Opinions on "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young
I'm attending a CRC in Oregon and was wondering if there are any opinions on the book “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young? Does the CRC have any position on this book?
November 22, 2017
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Devotion Ideas?
I am looking for a devotion to use for our upcoming congregational meeting that will emphasis sharing about how we have experienced God in our day to day lives. Any ideas?
June 27, 2017
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What Version of the Bible Do Most CRC Pastors Use?
I'm looking to purchase a new compact Bible and wonder what version most CRC pastors are using. I see the TNIV, ESV, and NLT have all been approved in the last 11 years.
May 7, 2017
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When Do We Receive the Holy Spirit and What Is the Primary Purpose?
I am taking a doctrine and theology class and some of the teachings are raising questions in my reformed faith. I'm wondering, at what do point do we receive the Holy Spirit and what is the primary purpose of the Spirit?
April 2, 2017
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Does Love Our Enemies Include the Devil?
If love is the fulfillment of everything and keeps us from sin—and we are to fear no evil and love our enemies—would we love the devil being our enemy?
February 16, 2017
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Study Bible Apps?
Do you have a favorite Bible app? Willing to share? I'm looking to purchase a study version that would also supply historically accurate maps, as well as cross-reference information.
January 10, 2017
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What Sermons Do You Listen to Online?
I am a faithful member of a local church, but I love listening to sermons online throughout the week. What are some of the churches you listen to online, get fed from?
December 7, 2015
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What Was Your Best Ministry Idea, Initiative, or Innovation This Past Year?
It's Ministry Question Monday and we're excited to share with you the FIRST featured ministry question! Now that we have the question, let's start the discussion.
September 11, 2015
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Do Congregational Members Under 18 Vote?
Is their a guideline regarding voting at congregational meetings if someone is a professing member and is under the age of 18?
August 27, 2015
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Resources on Preparing Youth for Baptism?
Does anyone have suggestions for resources that can be used for helping children/youth prepare for baptism?
August 4, 2015
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Why Does Theology Matter?
I recently got into a discussion that could probably be boiled down to "Why does the church's theology matter? Both churches [profess the creeds] so who cares what they believe past that."
August 5, 2014
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How do you fundraise for an intergenerational trip?
My church is considering expanding our youth service learning trip to include adults and families. How should/would we fundraise differently for an intergen trip than a youth trip?
March 20, 2014
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Do You Have Faith Formation Book or Devotional Suggestions?
As a committee, we are looking for a book or devotional to read together and help center our focus on our purpose: Faith Formation of our church community.
March 14, 2014
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How Should Older Baptized Members Come to the Lord's Table?
There has been much discussion about what age to begin this process (grade 3) and the resources that should be offered to children and parents as preparation, but what about the older baptized member?
March 5, 2014
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Professing Membership & Public Profession of Faith at a Neighboring Congregation
I was approached about conducting a profession of faith class for a young adult who is a baptized member of a neighboring church. We wondered what happens to his "professing membership" once he makes public profession of faith in our congregation?