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Christian, thank you for sharing this timely reminder of our shared human heritage in the image of God. May it be a reminder for us all that each and every human we meet, regardless of whether or not we agree with what they say or do, carries the breath of our Creator.
Such a wonderful post, David! It's so true - just as we have been given a second chance in Christ's love, so we should extend that second chance to others. And often, it's not only someone else who benefits; we, too, benefit immensely from the new relationships that we can build.
Thank you for sharing this, Ron! It's a great perspective to think more "strategically" and toward the future of what we'd like our congregation and church to grow towards when going through the pastoral search process. It's also a great reminder that God is ultimately guiding the entire process and ministry of our churches, even when it feels like the nitty-gritty day-to-day is all-consuming.
James, thank you for expressing your concerns! For future note, all "official" CRC content is labelled as such and is posted from an official CRC account (typically this is the CRC Communications, Thrive, or Synod account). This post was written and posted by Christian and is labelled with his authorship. Here on the Network, we welcome a wide variety of content that engages with question of our shared faith and ministry, even if it doesn't precisely align with "official" CRC position statements.
Aura, thank you so much for sharing! Holidays are both a joyful and uncertain time, especially for those of us who are experiencing these celebrations without the people that we have loved. What an excellent reminder that we celebrate Emmanuel, God with us, this Advent Christmas season, recognizing anew what it means that God has embraced even us as a father.
Thank you for sharing this, Bob! In the past, I have worked in churches that used a variety of digital software tools, including both Slack and the chat feature within the organization suite of Google tools. I have worked with a church that used Microsoft Teams' chat function. Interested to see what other churches use.
Posted in: Political Dehumanization as a Strategy of Power: A Theological and Pastoral Reading
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Posted in: Political Dehumanization as a Strategy of Power: A Theological and Pastoral Reading
Christian, thank you for sharing this timely reminder of our shared human heritage in the image of God. May it be a reminder for us all that each and every human we meet, regardless of whether or not we agree with what they say or do, carries the breath of our Creator.
Posted in: Slowing Down: Resources for Lent from the CICW
Let us know if and how you've been able to use these resources in the comments!
Posted in: Changing Things
Such a wonderful post, David! It's so true - just as we have been given a second chance in Christ's love, so we should extend that second chance to others. And often, it's not only someone else who benefits; we, too, benefit immensely from the new relationships that we can build.
Posted in: "First Date" with a Prospective Pastor
Thank you for sharing this, Ron! It's a great perspective to think more "strategically" and toward the future of what we'd like our congregation and church to grow towards when going through the pastoral search process. It's also a great reminder that God is ultimately guiding the entire process and ministry of our churches, even when it feels like the nitty-gritty day-to-day is all-consuming.
Posted in: A Pastoral Statement on Venezuela, Justice, and Truth
James, thank you for expressing your concerns! For future note, all "official" CRC content is labelled as such and is posted from an official CRC account (typically this is the CRC Communications, Thrive, or Synod account). This post was written and posted by Christian and is labelled with his authorship. Here on the Network, we welcome a wide variety of content that engages with question of our shared faith and ministry, even if it doesn't precisely align with "official" CRC position statements.
Posted in: Dealing with Dissapointment
Thank you so much for sharing this, Ruth!
Posted in: Forming Disciples, Planting Churches: A Vision for the Inland Northwest
Thank you for sharing this, Jeremy! It's great to see how church planting is happening in the US today.
Posted in: The Christmas I Didn’t See Coming
Aura, thank you so much for sharing! Holidays are both a joyful and uncertain time, especially for those of us who are experiencing these celebrations without the people that we have loved. What an excellent reminder that we celebrate Emmanuel, God with us, this Advent Christmas season, recognizing anew what it means that God has embraced even us as a father.
Posted in: Make It Personal
Thank you for sharing this reflection, David! It's a wonderful reminder of God's love for us, especially in this current Christmas season.
Posted in: Are Any Churches Using Team Collaboration Tools?
Thank you for sharing this, Bob! In the past, I have worked in churches that used a variety of digital software tools, including both Slack and the chat feature within the organization suite of Google tools. I have worked with a church that used Microsoft Teams' chat function. Interested to see what other churches use.
Posted in: Moving Forward in Faith: Conference Recap
Thank you for sharing this!