June 11, 2019
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Supporting Women and Ethnic Minority Leaders in the Pastoral Call Process
What could be done to improve our support for women and ethnic minority leaders when they are seeking a pastoral or ministerial call?
May 1, 2019
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Gender Dynamics in Ministry Leadership
What are some factors that help men and women in ministry flourish together in their leadership roles? We'd love to help your ministry explore this question (and more!) to create a more hospitable environment.
April 10, 2019
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What ways are you supporting women in leadership?
I would like your input about ways you, churches and/or classes support women leaders and ordained women to share with Calvin Seminary students. I'm sharing at a luncheon meeting hosted by a Student Advocacy Committee on Friday, April 12 to share some ways we are supporting women in ministry. I would lke your input.
February 26, 2019
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New Resources in Leadership Development: Women's and Ethnic Ministry
We've launched a website and created a brochure to make information easy to access! In addition, we are looking for women in leadership in the CRC to join a network of other women. Are you interested?
December 7, 2018
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Women Flourishing in Ministry Leadership
Our church and world need examples of women flourishing in ministry, joyfully and effectively fulfilling their callings in advancing the kingdom.
July 9, 2018
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Celebrating Open Doors for Women to Serve
We offer to you this video and a booklet highlighting women in ministry to share and celebrate the history of women in our denomination.
July 1, 2018
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Save the Date! Annual Gathering of the Black and Reformed Leadership Network
You are invited to the annual gathering of the Black and Reformed Leadership Network to be held on September 26-29, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI.
June 6, 2018
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Second Women in Leadership Annual Gathering at Synod 2018
The Second Women in Leadership Annual Gathering at Synod is less than a week away! There are so many reasons you should come. One is, "We are encouraged so much when we come together as sisters in Christ!"
May 1, 2018
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Is Taking on More Always Better?
In this Christianity Today Women Leaders' article, Carolyn Taketa, pastor of small groups at Calvary Community Church, offers five great questions for discernment about taking on "extracurricular opportunities in ministry."
March 15, 2018
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Shall We Do It Again?
Women clergy and seminarians respond to an invitation to a gathering in the Grand Rapids denominational office. Twenty women showed up ready to receive from each other and the Holy Spirit.
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Hi John,
Thank you for your comment! I agree totally with your comment! I especially like "Because God has equipped people with different skills and opportunities, leadership can be...
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Worshipful, Empowering, Convicting
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Does your church currently have a family leave policy in place? We would like to add to this post by including a couple examples from U.S. and Canadian churches. We are also looking for stories ...
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Larry, I'm piloting a network of learning clusters for women in ministry and I would like to know what has been your experience with clusters. I recently saw Randy's email and have some experience...
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Linda, I want you to know how much I appreciate your thoughts about the Canadian national gatherings. Although I didn't attend, I can imagine the excitement of having 120 "family" members from...
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Thank you for this helpful summary of the CRC in Canada's justice and reconciliation journey with indigenous people.
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Diane,
Thank you for your personal and beautiful expression of that evening on the grounds of Calvin College. You captured the event well!
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This event is open to all women even if you have not attended synod.
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Thanks Karen for sharing your colleague's good ideas for ways to honor mothers on Mother's Day. Although I've never been a mother, I celebrate with those who are and when necessary share the pain...
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This lovely picture was taken at Calvin Seminary in 2016!