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This webinar will reflect on the stories of gay Christians and encourage transformational dialogue that honours our convictions and commitments.
This webinar will reflect on the stories of gay Christians and encourage transformational dialogue that honours our convictions and commitments.
Busy schedules mean worn out families don’t always make it to church. Here are some ideas that your church could do to get families more engaged.
A church that makes its building accessible has taken an important step toward accessibility for people with disabilities. But leaders need to ask whether their communication and programs are accessible.
This webinar will explore the topic of forgiveness and introduce a new resource from Faith Alive called (Un)Hurt designed to answer your questions in a Bible-based, four-step process that equips participants to actually forgive real hurts.
The church's leadership needs to know who in their congregation has a disability, and what their needs and gifts are. Church leadership and care teams can use these 3 questionnaires.
Many churches are now dealing with the reality of losing the Millennial Generation for good. If that seems unacceptable to you and your church, then there may be some options to help your church become more relevant to this tough-to-define audience. But be warned, this webinar is not for the faint of heart.
This is a reflection from Diane Dykgraaf on her thoughts regarding "Lift Up Your Hearts" hymnal set for distribution in June 2013. She serves as the administrative assistant to the editorial committee.
This issue features stories about ways churches and individuals in the CRC and RCA have been changed by people with disabilities.
CRC 장애 사무처의 30 주년을 기념해, 이번 호는 CRC 와 RCA가 어떻게 특징 장애를 가진 사람들 개인과 교회의 이야기들로 인해 변화되었는지를 주제로 다루었습니다.
Much to the delight of some, renewal occurs in surprising, unintentional ways. This article explores the benefit of peer group programs for pastoral renewal.
While going on a trip is certainly a valid method for cultivating a mission heart, every Christian student should be able to answer the question, “How are you involved in missions?”
This webinar is designed to assist you in understanding the role and purpose of a deacon, where your skill and interests fit with this calling, how to best help people who are struggling, and to identify who are the deacon’s partners in ministry.
Just in case you didn't get a chance to attend the webinar today with Donn Hansum of Volunteers in Action, here's a link to the recording of "Getting Started as a New Deacon."
An earlier webinar recording is available through Barnabas Foundation's webinar and audio library. Slides from this October 10, 2012 presentation are available in pdf format for downloading.
This webinar will give you the tools you need to include children with ASD in Sunday school and other church ministries. From understanding the basics of ASD, to employing strategies for including individuals with ASD, to managing difficult behaviors, you’ll learn how to form an action plan and get started.
Bullying. Just say the word, and most people have a story to tell. So what can you do to ensure that bullying doesn’t happen on your watch? Here are some pointers gathered from organizations that have studied the issue of bullying and its effect on kids.
Por la celebración del 30avo aniversario de Asuntos de Discapacidad de la ICR, esta edición narra historias sobre cómo las iglesias e individuos en la ICR y en la IRA han sido transformadas por personas con discapacidad.
In this webinar we will look at how to take first steps in walking beside someone with mental illness. Various forms of mental illness will be introduced such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, and suggestions will be given for what people in the pew can do to respond in love.
This webinar was recorded on: Wed, 09/19/2012 This webinar will explore the biblical foundations for engaging people with disabilities in church life and the blessings and benefits that come to churches that do so.
If all is to the Glory of God, then why does art forms seem to be controversial in the aspect of is it a display of human accomplishment or is it a display of expression in worship?
A great article. Conclusion: "If we hope to have learnt something from the Paralympics, this truth has to be it.
In Sunday school, we want to create an environment where everybody belongs and everybody learns and grows together. What does that mean for kids with visual impairments? Check out these helpful ideas from Sister Barbara Cline, the Director of the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Check out these helpful websites on the topic of bullying.
During the month of July, Calvin Seminary hosted a program called “Facing Your Future” (FYF). The program brought in thirty grade 11 and 12 students who are actively involved in their church. This year I was one of the lucky students selected for Facing Your Future.