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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.
Video conferencing offers the appeal of face-to-face interaction while saving time and resources. More and more, churches and ministries are using this tool as well. Here are some of my top tips for effective video conferencing.
The church at Antioch sends Paul and Barnabas and cares for them when they return. There’s a clear relationship between the church and the sent that I think we’ve lost in the modern world.
Christians are not exempt from mental health challenges. The purpose of this series is to create a safe place where people will feel comfortable in sharing their story and be supported in their spiritual journey.
This guide emerges from a renewal-orientation for church visiting and features the executive version of the survey used in the Healthy Church Discernment Process. Discover this coaching and encouraging approach!
Some missionaries serve in countries where Christians are persecuted—but don't let security concerns dissuade you from writing to them. Follow these guidelines to help keep them and the people they work with safe.
Whether you are a deacon looking for ways to connect with community or a team commissioned to do the same, these resources will help you through the planning and programming.
Our newest Bible study, “The Magi: Unexpected Guests,” takes a deep look at Matthew 2:1-12. We chose this passage in part because it highlights the idea that Jesus is the savior for ALL people.