New Posts on The Network | July 16, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 7.16.19 Seeking Ministry Questions Big and Small Are you looking for small group materials? Curious if churches have tried composting? Seeking input as you write a position description? These questions get at the “WHY” of The Network and are the reason the site exists. Do you have a ministry question big or small? Post it yourself or email network@crcna.org and we’ll post it for you. Be encouraged by the response of your peers! Featured Posts Faith Nurture Hymns From a Hospital Room by Staci Devries These hymns were written by a young couple facing an unexpected hardship. They have freely shared them with others and I hope they encourage you, like they did me. Deacons, Leadership and Administration Bridge of Hope Ministries Sees Appreciative Shift by Andrew Ryskamp Bridge of Hope Church in Sioux Center Iowa recently attended a workshop focused on the role of deacons as leaders in the life of the church. Here's what happened. Deacons, Leadership and Administration Guelph New Life Deacons Refresh Vision by Andrew Ryskamp As the deacons at New Life CRC in Geulph, ON, set out to define their vision, they resonated with the words of Synod 2016 calling deacons to be not only servants, but catalysts. Classis Classis by Video by Al Postma Can classis meetings happen by video? Should they? Chaplaincy Chaplains Training 2019 Recap by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Chaplains Training has always been a great time for chaplains to learn, worship together, and reconnect with their denominational roots. In 2019, we saw some wonderful changes that made this event memorable. Coffee Break, Leaders, Small Groups West Michigan Coffee Break and Bible Discovery Leadership Training by Coffee Break Ministries This newly designed interactive workshop will give Bible study leaders hands-on training in essential small group facilitation skills. Biblical Justice, Immigration U.S. Southern Border Crisis Litany by Office of Social Justice If you're not sure what to say, or how to say it, when leading a prayer for the children who are still incarcerated in camps at the U.S. southern border, consider these words based on Psalm 28. Global Mission Sending or Receiving? by Amy Schenkel Do you remember, like me, sending Bibles in other languages to churches around the world? Today, the tables have turned and now many in the church see North America as the mission field. Deacons, Ministry in Canada 6 Ways to Stay Motivated This Summer by Diaconal Ministries Canada How can your diaconate (and church!) get the rest you need AND stay motivated during these cherished summertime months here in Canada?   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: How Does Your Church Promote Small Groups, Etc? by Staci Devries Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: No RSS items found. More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Vision and the Local Church – A Case Study and Conversation by Phillip Leo Certificate in Worship Leadership 2019-20 by Worship Ministries Building God's Church Together by Kristy Bootsma 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