New Posts on The Network | July 30, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 7.30.19 Seeking Input From Elders and Deacons Are you a first time deacon or elder? Or do you remember what it was like to be one? If so, Dave over in Pastor Church Resources wants to hear from you! Specifically he wonders: What do you wish you had known when you were first installed in office? Respond here. Featured Posts Children's Ministry, Family Ministry Building Faith With Picture Books by Sandy Swartzentruber Given the power of story, it's no accident that much of God's Word comes to us in story form. Here are some resources for using picture books to help build faith, both at home and in children's ministry. Community Engagement, Multicultural Global Church Partnerships Through World Renew by World Renew Global Volunteer Program Is your church looking for an opportunity to develop relationships with Christians around the world? Learn how a Global Church Partnership can help you partner with churches worldwide to further God's Kingdom! Faith Nurture, Sunday School Five Tips for Finding Quality Sunday School Teachers With a Heart for Children by Jill Benson Summer might be whizzing by, but with these five tips for recruiting Sunday school teachers, you'll have your volunteers in place in no time! Faith Nurture, Family Ministry Back to School With a Blessing by Karen DeBoer Looking for a simple way to bless the students in your congregation this fall? Read this. Coffee Break, Leaders Introducing Tamara - New Coffee Break/DYB Program Manager by Coffee Break Ministries Join us in welcoming Tamara Gurley as the new Coffee Break Program Manager! Hear from Tamara as she shares what drew her to this position, and more. Coffee Break, Children's Ministry Leaders A Story Hour Kid Becomes Coffee Break Staff by Coffee Break Ministries Gillian Ferwerda introduced herself a "Story Hour kid." Today she serves Raise Up Global Ministries and Coffee Break as an administrative assistant. We are so thankful to have her! Coffee Break, Global, Small Groups New Coffee Break "Discover Your Bible" Website in Spanish, Korean, and English by Coffee Break Ministries Coffee Break is excited to launch a new Discover Your Bible (DYB) website in Spanish, Korean and English! Explore and order from the site beginning July 30. Faith Nurture, Prayer The Path of Discernment — Knowing What God Wants You to Do by Mark Brouwer To what extent do we look to God for guidance in the decisions we are making? To what extent do we simply rely on our own knowledge and understanding? Children's Ministry, Sunday School, Curriculum, Teaching DWELL Digital is Now Available by Gabe Bain Your church can now sign up for Dwell Digital—a new, more convenient way to access all leader resources from Dwell curriculum.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Small Group Video Series on Social Class? by Jon Masselink Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Pastor of Youth - Sherman Street CRC, Grand Rapids, Mich. by Ellen Jeltema Pastor of Family Discipleship at First CRC Oskaloosa, IA by Jonathan Spronk More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  FREE Scholarships to "Sing! 2019" for Children's Leaders by Catherine Kruger Acts of Synod 2019 by CRC Communications 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