New Posts on The Network | August 20, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 8.20.19 Let’s Talk Sermons🎤 Is your church in the middle of a sermon series or getting ready to start a new series this fall? If so, what is the topic? Wouldn’t it be cool to see which passages of scripture and themes other churches are exploring? We would love to hear from you! Share here. Featured Posts Faith Nurture, Family Ministry 52 Ways Your Church Can Encourage At-Home Faith Formation by Faith Formation Ministries Last August, Faith Formation Ministries began providing weekly family faith formation tips. This year an entirely new set of tips is available! Find them below. Faith Nurture, Family Ministry Church, Your Families Need Help (And Adding More Programs Isn't the Answer) by Karen DeBoer When it comes to faith formation, today's families need more than another thing to do or to attend. They need help breathing. Church Admin & Finance, Finance, Contributions, Pastors, Financial Shalom, Stewardship Should Pastors Know How Much Church Members Give? by Phillip Leo I never wanted to know how much church members were giving; I didn't think it was any of my business. That assumption was a mistake. Faith Nurture I Searched by Linda Roorda As we search for God and focus on Him and His love for us, we find that the Apostle Paul's words "…I no longer live, but Christ lives in me," say it all. Worship, General Planning Resources Prayers for Teachers, Learners, and More by Worship Ministries Worship Ministries has assembled prayers, litanies, and articles for fall worship planning. We pray that these resources will be a blessing to you! Leadership Development, Multiplying Leaders/Disciples Rediscovering Servant Leadership at Inspire 2019 by Diane Dykgraaf We do not have to fear being a servant or being a leader. Jesus is our model of a servant leader. How do we fully embrace servant leadership in every aspect of life? Classis Classis Functionaries - Some Basics by Al Postma Have you ever wondered about the basic structure of our denomination? If so, I wanted to share some of the typical roles you will find in a classis.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Does Your Church Compost? by Staci Devries Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Full Time Pastor Opening at Bethel Community Church of Edmonton, AB by Randall Huisman Full Time Pastor at Fruitland CRC in Stoney Creek, ON by Brian van Staalduinen Full Time Worship Pastor at New Life Church in Abbotsford, BC by Mike VanderKwaak More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Important Information on Food Waste Weekend by Gary Oppenheimer First CRC's Bates Place, Grand Rapids MI, Strengthens Community by Andrew Ryskamp Director of Ministry to Children and Youth at Fresno, CA CRC by Nick Monsma 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