New Ministry Questions Seeking Answers Does your church have a plan in place in the case of an active shooter? Does your church follow up VBS week with a special Sunday? How is your church’s nursery structured? These are just a few questions recently posted by your Network peers. Might you be able to respond? Browse all the latest ministry questions and post a response today. Featured Posts Deacons Why Deacons Should Go to Inspire 2019 by CRC Communications Deacons work to create community, encourage service and stewardship, and reach out to fill needs in people's lives. Find ideas and inspiration in these tasks at Inspire 2019. Pastors, Regional Pastors Pastors Who Grieve While in Ministry by David Den Haan A year ago, in a conversation with a regional pastor, I was led to think seriously again about pastors who experience significant loss while in ministry. Pastors, Regional Pastors Tour de North by Rev. Joel Ringma Ministry can be lonely work. That's why it is crucial to intentionally connect ourselves with a team of riders, heading in the same direction. Global Mission How Is Your Church Involved in Mission? by Resonate Global Mission How is your church spreading the gospel in your community and throughout the globe? Safe Church, About Safe Church Ministry Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of Safe Church Ministry by Beth Swagman In 1994, Synod approved the formation of the abuse prevention ministry. Synod took a brave step because it could not have anticipated all that followed. In truth, no one knew what God had in store for the CRCNA. Disability Concerns, Advocacy, Pastor Search Committees Leadership by Ministers with Disabilities by Miriam Spies What keeps many people with a disability from being considered for a leadership position? I've included a video that raises awareness about how pastoral search teams can discriminate against leaders with a disability. Global Mission How Important Is a Church? by Benjamin and Tricia Groenewold Van Dyke We cannot be the hands and feet of Christ to the world without being connected to the body of Christ. Pastors Being Human by Lis Van Harten People expect a lot from their pastor - often far too much. What we sometimes fail to remember is that they, like us, are human. Classis, Worship Classis as a Worshiping Community by Al Postma What does it mean for a classis to worship and pray as a community of churches? Faith Nurture Seriously, You're the Greatest! by Scott Hoezee Scripture and the church have always taken a dim view of flattery also because it perpetuates the deadliest of the Seven Deadly Sins: pride. Flattery, in short, is deadly for the giver and the receiver. Deacons, Stewardship, Ministry in Canada Becoming a Greener Church - Caring for God's Creation (Part 3) by Diaconal Ministries Canada It is our Christian responsibility to care for God's creation, which not only includes personally in our homes, but also corporately, in our churches. So whose job is it to lead the charge in our churches? It's YOURS, Deacons! Disability Concerns, Advocacy, Attitudes Videos and Discussion Questions: Let's Talk About Disability by Miriam Spies Often we are changed in and by our relationships with people with disabilities and their families. Consider these videos a glimpse into their lives and an invitation to deepen relationships in your congregation and community. Ecumenical & Interfaith, Global Mission Diaspora Ministry by Greg Sinclair Introducing Resonate's diaspora ministry initiative and our Montreal consultation. Disability Concerns, Attitudes, Vision Roundup of Webinars From Disability Concerns by Miriam Spies Topics include children and youth with disabilities, mental health issues, ways of showing welcome that go beyond physical accessibility, and more. Here they are in one post for your convenience. | Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network: Need Ministry Help? If you're involved in a church ministry and wondering if your denomination can help with something, just: We're here to serve, and would love to connect you with people and resources to support your church's ministry. Follow us! 
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