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It is not only businesses that can suffer from generational disharmony. When the generation gap comes to church, it can wreak havoc with a congregational’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Various barriers prevent people with disabilities from full and effective participation in society and in the church. Churches that want to break down these barriers and open ministry to and with people with disabilities need to take two paths to inclusion.
In a provocative discussion on “competencies,” the CRCNA’s Leadership Development Team claims we “should not overstate the distinction between character and competence.” Yet the echo of competency rooted in character sounds often.
Here are a few ideas for encouraging cross generational service at your church this summer!
Ministry is one of the most demanding professions in the North American environment. It is a profoundly satisfying task because pastors daily have opportunities to impact others for all eternity. Yet, in spite of its eternal implications, it is a wrenching and draining profession as well.
Is it best to respond immediately upon completing one's education or gain some experience (and lose some student debt) first?
What voice do you have that others may not? Can you vote? Can you call your legislator? Do you have a platform where you can be a truth teller?
Catalyst Services provides many valuable resources for missions committees seeking to educate and stimulate their congregations to deeper understanding and involvement in missions.
This article demonstrates the effort, time, and cost that many churches in our denomination have undertaken to make their facilities accessible to people with physical impairments.
What is your reminder of your high calling from Jesus Christ? The Jewish people have the Mezuzah! What do you have?
Gifts that are received with donor restrictions must be applied according to the donors’ wishes. Here are the key steps to manage them.
According to the website, "The AgrAbility Project was created to assist people with disabilities employed in agriculture."
The phrase “wait till marriage” has a noble meaning. Yet, the message has unintended consequence: it communicates that in marriage sexual intercourse is an entitlement.
Articles feature stories - humorous, informative, encouraging, and even painful - about churches and individuals in their encounters with accessibility.
Con el vigésimo aniversario del Acta de Americanos con Discapacidades el día 26 de Julio, hemos enfocado nuestra edición de verano de Rompiendo Barreras en esta importante legislación.
Recruiting small group leaders in a way that casts vision and presents leadership as a God-given opportunity will contribute to the health of a church's small group ministry. This tool gives suggestions on where to find potential leaders and how to go about recruiting them.
Developing a small group plan is essential as you begin your ministry, or as you revise it along the way. Here are three simple questions to help you get started.
This is a form from Small Group Leadership Planning Tools to gather information about the purpose and context of a small group.
Recruiting small group leaders is an on-going task of the Small Group Leadership Team. This resource provides suggestions on key traits to consider when recruiting small group leaders and allows you to map groups by type, age and gender.
When the Christian Reformed Church North America was awarded a Lilly Endowment grant of nearly $2 million in September 2002, the funding provided the momentum for an initiative with the potential to transform local churches and their pastors through “Sustaining Pastoral Excellence.”
Imagine a Small Group Ministry Worksheet - help for creating a vibrant small group ministry.
Before you shift gears for the summer, I suggest you start on seven little chores that will help your church make next season a success.
Youth Unlimited is committed to seeing the local church youth ministry succeed in reaching youth with the dynamic power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is why Youth Unlimited steps forward, offering a variety of resources, service opportunities, special events and leadership training.
It's a no brainer - this needs to be a link on any youth ministry page. Enjoy exploring all that YS has to offer in the form of events, articles, resources and more.