New Posts on The Network | June 18, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 6.18.19 Let’s Talk Synod 2019 Synod 2019 is underway at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. Curious what’s happening? Visit crcna.org/synod to find the live webcast, newstories, photos, and more! The Network will be sharing Top Tweets (tagged #crcsynod), and is your go-to destination for debriefing and discussion. Need help posting? Email network@crcna.org for a quick response. Featured Posts Evangelism, Global Mission Being Present in the Community by Justin Van Zee Evangelism is usually a long, slow process, one that involves removing a lot of rocks—misconceptions or stereotypes—before even planting seeds. Church Admin & Finance, Finance, Budgeting, Pastors, Financial Shalom, Stewardship A Budget by Any Other Name by Phillip Leo My budget app snobbery provided fresh perspective on the simplicity of a personal budget. CRCNA and Synod Synod 2019 Top Tweet(s) - Monday, June 17 by Staci Devries For the duration of Synod 2019, The Network will be selecting a "Tweet of the Day" (as well as two honorable mentions) to be featured on the site. Here are the top tweets from Monday, June 17. Disability Concerns, Accessibility Five Ideas for Creating Belonging by Mark Stephenson As in all other things, we need sanctification. To sanctify our spaces, our communications, and our attitudes, new ideas can help. Here are five ideas for belonging and an example for each. CRCNA and Synod Synod 2019 Top Tweet(s) - Friday, June 14 by Staci Devries For the duration of Synod 2019, The Network will be selecting a "Tweet of the Day" (as well as two honorable mentions) to be featured on the site. So without further ado, here are the top tweets from Friday, June 14. Pastors Refreshed for the Call Conference in Calgary, AB by Pastor Church Resources Calling all CRC Pastors and Commissioned Pastors! We'd love for you to come to the Refreshed for the Call conference this fall. Relevant discussions, refreshing setting, and nominal cost. Global Mission Getting the Feel of It by Dawn Michelson I've learned through experience that feelings are important, but not always trustworthy. If I'd have let my feelings guide me, I'd never have gone to Africa. Safe Church, Safe Church Teams Safe Church Teams: Purpose of a Congregation Safe Church Team by Bonnie Nicholas Why does our congregation need a safe church team? What does the team do? How can a safe church team benefit our church? This article helps answer those questions. Disability Concerns, Mental Health Needing God—and My Medication by Sharon McQueary When Sharon McQueary shared her journey with depression at a women's conference, many of the women felt permission to share their own experiences with mental health challenges. Community Engagement Hosting VBS This Year? Tell Us About It by Staci Devries Is your church hosting Vacation Bible School this summer? If so, we'd love to hear about it!   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: International Needs Canada by Sharon Vander Meulen Policies for Counseling? by Diaconal Ministries Canada Policies for Responding to Active Shooter? by David Van Netten Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Friendship CRC in Byron Center is Hiring a Full Time Ministry Assistant by Bryan Haley Lead Pastor Position at Modesto CRC in Modesto, Calif. by Jan Viss Campus Pastor for the Watershed Community at Harderwyk Ministries - Holland, Mich. by Darwin Glassford More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Disability Concerns Canada Newsletter - June 2019 by Miriam Spies 장애물 헐기 - 2019년 여름호 by Disability Concerns Ethnic Leaders Institute of Ministry (ELIM) 2019 by CRCNA Candidacy The Coming Glory: Hope Now for Life After Death by Dave Den Haan How Hilary Scarsella Calls the Church to End Sexual Violence by Miriam Spies Need Ministry Help? If you're involved in a church ministry and wondering if your denomination can help with something, just: CALL 800-272-5125 CLICK www.crcna.org/Resources CHAT from any page on crcna.org or The Network We're here to serve, and would love to connect you with people and resources to support your church's ministry. Follow us!    You are subscribed as drvitus2.love@blogger.com. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the CRC Network newsletter on our website. This is a weekly summary of the latest content posted by our Network guides. Update Profile/Preferences  |  Unsubscribe From All Forward to a Friend | Email Us |  Follow on Twitter | Follow on Facebook Copyright © 2019 Christian Reformed Church in North America. All rights reserved. 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 | 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8