From what I can tell we only accept straight transfers from RCA, EPC, and ECO. Does this mean that anyone coming from PRC, URC, PCA, etc. must profess their faith again in the CRC?
I would like to hear the thoughts of those who are a part of small group ministry on what they think about multiplication.
What do you do with issues that cause more problems and drive a wedge between yourself and the congregation (not just individuals)? What are issues that you can't talk about because even the mention of them brings a deluge of anger?
Is it possible to get the story symbols in black and white so that they can be colored by the students? When I print them in black and white the center of each symbol is too dark too be colored...
Speaking to point 2 about Bev Sterk's overture it should be noted that the council and classis did not reject the overture. They were in the process of working out details on it with the hope of...
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The pastor and his wife become foster parents. They get a call to take in a newborn from the hospital. Within an hour they must be ready with all the necessary items that is...
I have done this by simply asking the non-professing parent if they support this decision. I also explain that as parents both of them have a role in raising this child. Obviously, this is...
This topic has become a big discussion for our congregation. It seems that most people are unaware of what happens in our denomination and so they have a bad impression, since as we all know, bad...
I'm sure that this will be included somewhere in this mix but it needs to be talked about specifically, that It's All About Relationships! We are so good at developing programs, ministries, and...
What does it mean that we are a denomination in a time when we are becoming more separated. What does unity look like when we disagree about theological discussions? How do we grow relationships...
I am so glad to see all of these projects or avenues. So much of this has been needed and so few have time to put towards them. Thank you especially for working on the profession of faith...
I certainly am able to answer everything that you are talking about, partly because I'm not getting what your main idea is. I do have one question and one answer though.
My question is...
Thanks to both of you. It seems that I didn't explain the situation well enough but you have helped me with your outlines. I was struggling because the mom wants to be baptized, which I think...
