New Posts on The Network | August 6, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 8.6.19 Inspire 2019 in Three Words This past weekend, hundreds of people gathered in Windsor, Ontario, to participate in Inspire 2019, the CRC’s second denomination-wide gathering for ministry leaders. Were you able to attend Inspire 2019? If so, what three words would you use to describe the event? Respond here.  Featured Posts Disability Concerns, Mental Health An Unusual Sensitivity by Suzie Talbot I have this unusual sensitivity to all electronic devices. For example, I can't form a decent sentence if a cell phone is in the pocket of someone I'm near. Evangelism, Young Adults Stop Standing up for Jesus by Corey Van Huizen Why we need to stop standing up for Jesus, and start standing like him. Faith Nurture, Family Ministry Encourage Kids, Equip Parents With These Faith-forming Back to School Resources by Karen DeBoer Looking for ways that your church can support family faith formation as the new school year begins? Read this. Young Adults 3 Ways to Send-Off College Students by Resonate Global Mission As late summer rolls around, thousands of university students pack their bags and head off for another year of school. How do we best support them? Here are three tips. Church Communications Church Juice Celebrates 10 Years of Energizing Church Communications by Church Juice This fall, Church Juice celebrates its tenth anniversary! Who is Church Juice? We're glad you asked! Community Engagement, Young Adults Thematic Internships with World Renew by World Renew Global Volunteer Program If you do not see an existing volunteer opportunity that works for you, we can work with you to create an internship that fits your program and interests. Contact us today! Faith Nurture, Youth Ministry 3 Easy Ways to Impact a Middle Schooler's Identity and Faith by Staci Devries If you're looking for ways to encourage a middle schooler as a spiritual mentor and friend, check out this article. Pastors What Followers Should Expect from Spiritual Leaders by Mark Brouwer How about we give our spiritual leaders—and ourselves—an important gift: the gift of humanity. Community Engagement, Hispanic World Renew Honduras: Sustainable Urban Development Service and Learning Opportunity by World Renew Global Volunteer Program Throughout the 9 days, you will learn from World Renew staff and experience Honduras' development initiatives first hand, deepening your own knowledge, perspective, and heart for urban planning. Church Communications Won't You Be My Neighbor? A Guide to Reaching Out to Your Community by Kristen Eleveld Whether your church is in the middle of a huge metropolis or on the outskirts of a tiny town, you have plenty of opportunities to reach out to the people living in your area.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Payment Solution to Accept Recurring Donations? by City Life Church Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Pastor Church Resources Seeks Ministry Consultant by Pastor Church Resources Children's Ministry Director at Shalom CRC in Sioux Falls, SD by Dawn Woudstra More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, & Life by Disability Concerns The Generous Church: Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Pastor by Phillip Leo Youth Curriculum Available by Evelyn Oudyk Dear Parent: A Guide for Family Faith Formation by Faith Formation Ministries 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