I'm formerly a Communication Specialist with CRCNA Ministry Support Services and was one of the original members of the Network Support Team. In mid-April 2016 I moved on to new adventures in Indiana a couple of hours away from Grand Rapids, MI.
Great post, Marc! I hope that the questions you're asking stir up some prayerful reflection in those who have an opportunity to shift their church culture in the right direction.
When I'm away in another city, I like to see Sunday service times listed on church signs. This should be a natural extension of church hospitality to make it easy for visitors, people who're looking for a new church home, and/or the person who's been away from the church for awhile, to see the times when they can attend a worship service.
I've heard it said that "God offends the mind to reveal the heart" (and I've found it to be true). I saw myself right there with you in this story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Another resource that's available on the topic of moral injury and "soul repair" is this webinar recording (which includes slides and a handout) called "Helping Veterans Suffering Moral Injury After War."
Great post, Shannon! I think sometimes we try too hard to make intergenerational ministry happen. Yours is a great example of the organic nature of how God works in our midst when we aren't even trying to make things happen.
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Rebecca, if you’re still looking for ideas there’s a series that my last church used called Network: The Right People…in the Right Places…for the Right Reasons. We did it as part of an adult Christian education class and it was life-changing. There’s also a revised version available. Even without the DVDs the particpant's guide has got some great information.
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Great post, Marc! I hope that the questions you're asking stir up some prayerful reflection in those who have an opportunity to shift their church culture in the right direction.
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Great blog, Josh! Thanks for sharing your thoughts (and the great suggestion at the end) on this important topic.
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Amen and amen!
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When I'm away in another city, I like to see Sunday service times listed on church signs. This should be a natural extension of church hospitality to make it easy for visitors, people who're looking for a new church home, and/or the person who's been away from the church for awhile, to see the times when they can attend a worship service.
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I've heard it said that "God offends the mind to reveal the heart" (and I've found it to be true). I saw myself right there with you in this story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Great post with a great message, Robin!
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Thanks so much for sharing this and giving us all something to reflect on. It reminds me of 2 Cor. 12:9.
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Wow! The view from up here is great!
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Another resource that's available on the topic of moral injury and "soul repair" is this webinar recording (which includes slides and a handout) called "Helping Veterans Suffering Moral Injury After War."
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Great post, Shannon! I think sometimes we try too hard to make intergenerational ministry happen. Yours is a great example of the organic nature of how God works in our midst when we aren't even trying to make things happen.
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Thanks for the suggestion. We've made the change.