Staci Devries
I serve as the Content and Community Manager for The Network, a role that I truly love. I have a passion for connecting people and am grateful to see how God is at work in the CRC and beyond. I'd love to answer any of your questions and help you get involved!
Posted in: Are Millennials Looking Outside the Church to Serve?
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, Shannon. I completely agree about giving youth ownership as early as possible. One of my best church experiences in high school was serving on the Pastor Search committee. I felt so honored to be included and was humbled to have my voice heard. I think the earlier we place youth in positions of church leadership, the more comfortable they will be when the opportunity comes up to step in to a role such as deacon.
Posted in: Are Millennials Looking Outside the Church to Serve?
Forgot to ask, what kind of leadership tasks or mentoring would be part of the paid internship? Sounds like an interesting model and I'd love to hear a bit more about how it would work!
Posted in: Are Millennials Looking Outside the Church to Serve?
Hi Judy: Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely check it out.
Posted in: The Network Survey: 5 Quick Questions to Help Us Improve
Hi Harry,
Thanks for the comment. I believe the article you are referring to is CRC Launches Search for New Mission Agency Director and the feedback can be sent to [email protected]. However, I think you have a great idea to instead have conversation take place on The Network!
Thanks for sharing this post on the search. I left a comment asking if there are any specific questions or thoughts you wanted to share related to the search for a director for the New Missions Agency. A specific question may spark conversation or discussion on this search.
Thanks again!
Posted in: Celebrating Easter: Chocolate Bunny Required?
Thanks for the thoughtful comment and call to be bold, Esther.
Posted in: Go-to Books on Nurturing the Faith of Children
I love that you mention Chronicles of Narnia. I grew up with my Dad reading me those books and the story style in which they are written (full of adventure, conflict, etc.) was incredibly helpful in my faith development.
Posted in: My Father’s I Corinthians 13
What a beautiful picture of love! Thanks for sharing.
Posted in: What Song Inspires Your Mission?
Lately I've really been inspired and challenged by the Rend Collective song Joy of the Lord.
This song encourages me to lean on the JOY and HOPE of the Lord, no matter the circumstances. My favorite part of the song are the lines: "The joy of the Lord is my strength, In the darkness I’ll dance, In the shadows I’ll sing, The joy of the Lord is my strength."
Posted in: What Song Inspires Your Mission?
This is one of my favorites too, Laura!
Posted in: Celebrating Easter: Chocolate Bunny Required?
Thanks, Roger! Completely agree that we shouldn't be offended by the way others celebrate these holidays (I LOVED a good Easter Egg hunt growing up). But I also hope to be on the lookout for ways I can share what Christmas and Easter mean for me as a Jesus follower.
Posted in: The Network: A Life-Giving Community
Thanks, Denise, for sharing resources and encouragement on the site in 2015. Looking forward to exciting things up ahead in 2016!
Posted in: How Do You Start Meaningful Conversations With Teens?
Thanks for sharing, Austin! Having a personal relationship (and following through on commitments!) is huge. Really appreciate your thoughts.