New Posts on The Network | August 27, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 8.27.19 Let's Connect on Facebook Do you have a Facebook account? Does your church? If so, we would love to connect with you! Be sure and “Like” The Network for quick access to recent blogs, timely resources, and newly posted church positions. We would love to feature you on our page! Featured Posts Children's Ministry, Sunday School, Faith Nurture Start the Sunday School Year With Encouragement and Excitement—Pep Rally Style! by Jill Benson Use this pep rally idea and commissioning litany to send your Sunday School kids into a new year of learning about God with excitement and encouragement. Children's Ministry, Worship In Defense of the Children's Message by Kim Van Es I started out a skeptic, but I've come to see a lot of value in children's messages. Children's Ministry, Sunday School, Disability Concerns, Children and Youth Owen's Letter and Building Relationships in Your Children's and Youth Ministry by Disability Concerns Owen Wigger and his family sent a letter to his first-grade teacher and classmates. Because he does not speak, this letter will help pave the way for their relationships with him. Faith Nurture Coaches' Corner: Finding the Values Behind our Strategies by Faith Formation Ministries One of the most challenging aspects of ministry programming can be to deviate from strategies and program elements that already seem to be successful. Why fix what isn't broken? Chaplaincy Spiritual Healing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Churches are truly helpful when they listen a lot and lecture very little. Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Faith Nurture How to Help People See Themselves as Children's Ministry Leaders by Jill Benson Even in our most desperate recruiting moments, we don't just want any warm body to lead Dwell. We want the right people to step into the role. Here's a quick script you could use for a church announcement as you look for quality Dwell leaders. Women in Leadership Swollen Rivers and a Welcoming Prayer by Diane Dykgraaf At a recent Women's Ministry Cluster, we had an honest discussion about our God-given emotions and how God uses them for good. Learn more about the conversation, as well information on clusters. Faith Nurture, Young Adults How Your Church Can Help Launch College Students Well (Part 1) by Lesli van Milligen As part of a covenant promise-keeping body of believers, how can a student's church family help support their launch? Let's look at a CRC church in Barrie, Ontario, for some good ideas. Global Mission, Worship 27 Mission-Related Worship Songs by Resonate Global Mission Is your church planning a mission emphasis service or event? Here's a list of mission-focused worship songs. Safe Church Caring Well: A New Resource for Churches by Safe Church Ministry Caring Well is wonderful new resource for churches. Discover how caring for those who have experienced abuse is central to the gospel, and learn practical ways to do that in your congregation. Worship, Training and Education Can You Hear Me? by Worship Ministries 157 volunteers and tech leaders attended Church Sound Bootcamp, a two-day event that covered any and all questions related to audio equipment. Learn more and consider joining in the future! Pastors Let's Talk Sermons by Staci Devries Is your church in the middle of a sermon series or getting ready to start a new one this fall? If so, what is the topic?   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Pet as Clergy Housing Expense? by Don Cowart Children in Worship Milestone Gifts? by Bret Lamsma Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Full Time Pastor of Faith Formation at Third CRC of Kalamazoo, MI by Derek Zeyl Director of Ministry to Children and Youth at Fresno, CA CRC by Nick Monsma More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Why Is Talking About Money So Hard? by Phillip Leo Leadership Resources From Best Christian Workplaces Institute by Andrew Ryskamp Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Slide by CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee Need Ministry Help? 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