September 25, 2018
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What Small Group Resource Are You Excited About?
It's officially fall, and that means ministry season is underway! What small group/Bible study resource is your church excited about?
August 20, 2018
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Recruiting Volunteers: What's Your Best Tip?
How does your church approach volunteer recruitment?
July 23, 2018
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Prepping for Ministry Kickoff
How does your church prepare for the kickoff of fall ministries?
June 7, 2017
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From the Ashes Film Screening
Join us for a free screening of the From the Ashes documentary, Monday, June 19, 7p.m., at Monroe Community Church.
May 22, 2017
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9 Refreshing Ways to Connect with Kids in Summer
Whether you hold a relaxed version of your regular Sunday school program or discontinue classes until fall, read on for nine refreshing ideas to help you nurture kids in the summer months too!
April 24, 2017
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How to Promote Inspire 2017 in Your Church
North Hills CRC in Troy, Michigan is excited about Inspire 2017! Check out the ways they're promoting Inspire 2017 in their church, and learn tips for promoting Inspire in your own church.
March 28, 2017
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10 Things Not to Say to a Grieving Parent
I’ve heard all of these statements in the past six months. Some might make you cringe, and some you may have said before. The point is not to shame you for things you’ve said in the past, but help you better navigate interacting with a grieving parent in the future.
November 29, 2016
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10 Tips for Becoming a Good Active Listener
One of the most precious gifts you can give to the children in your group is to truly listen to them. When you listen, you’re giving them permission, inviting them to ask important questions and explore their faith.
November 22, 2016
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Eloise's Story
It's been 58 days since my daughter Eloise went to be with Jesus. We pray her life inspires others and serves as a reminder about the value and beauty of every life.
August 8, 2016
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Climate Change Film Screenings
Join the Office of Social Justice for two upcoming educational film screenings on climate change in the Grand Rapids area.
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Amen! Blessings and love to fellow grieving mamas.
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Hi Angela, Feel free to do so! Please just link back to this page and give credit to Faith Alive Christian Resources. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Thanks for posting this, Mark. Ten months ago, my husband and I had to make the soul-crushing decision to tell the doctors to stop trying to revive our daughter. To this day, I don't know how we...
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Thank you for sharing your wisdom and heart in this post, Danielle!
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Hi Bill! It looks like the address is on the event page where people are asked to 'rsvp', but good suggestion to add it to this post as well.
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Hi Harry,
CRC synod spoke on the issue of climate change recently. In 2010, the synod of the CRC instructed that a task force be formed to study and present a Reformed perspective of...
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Thanks, everyone, for sharing. Love hearing the personal reasons behind why you're marching. Also, Rick, the "Polar Bears Matter" line is awesome!
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I should also add that I'd be very interested in attending a GriefShare program. My grandma recently went through the program after my grandpa passed away, and she truly appreciated the program...
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Hi Eric,
Thanks for your comment. I should clarify that my sole intent for this post was to openly share my personal experience with grief so far, and maybe provide some practical...
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