New Posts on The Network | September 10, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 9.10.19 Elders! What Do You Wish You Had Know When You Were Installed? During the month of September, The Network is excited to highlight the role of elders! Are you a past or current elder? If so, be sure to join your peers and say hello. And while you’re here, we’d love to know: What is one thing you wish you had known when you were first installed? Respond here. Featured Posts Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Faith Nurture Connected to Dwell? Join the NEW Dwell Leaders Facebook Group! by Jill Benson Join our NEW Dwell leaders Facebook group, a place where teachers and coordinators can connect with one another, share ideas and resources, ask questions, and suggest ideas for improvement. Global Mission Getting to Know the CRC's First International Missionary by Resonate Global Mission It has been 100 years since the CRC's first overseas missionary left for the field. Johanna Veenstra was a 25-year-old woman who left everything she knew back home in New Jersey and followed God's call into the unknown. Safe Church, Abuse by Clergy & Ministry Leaders Abuse of Power: Reflection, Lament, and Liturgy by Safe Church Ministry Synod 2019 included a powerful litany that invited delegates to reflect and lament abuse of power that has caused much harm to many within our CRC community. Safe Church offers and recommends this litany for use in churches. Church Admin & Finance, Finance, Contributions, Pastors, Financial Shalom, Stewardship "Why Is Talking About Money So Hard?" Webinar Recording by Phillip Leo Listen in as Phil Leo and Rev. Dave Den Haan talk about some of the thorny issues pastors are faced with when it comes to talking finances. Faith Nurture, Family Ministry Dear Parent: A Guide for Family Faith Formation by Faith Formation Ministries This book introduces parents and caregivers to four Building Blocks of Faith that will encourage them as they help children to find their place in God's family, learn God's story, live in hope, and discover their calling. Classis, Deacons, Leadership and Administration The Four "F" Words Deacons Utter About Classis and Synod by Diaconal Ministries Canada When it comes to deacons at classis and synod, what is your immediate reaction? In our many discussions with deacons (and other ministry leaders), we came to realize this is a pretty hot topic! Global Mission "Random" Strangers by Amy Schenkel What if we could see our outreach initiatives through the eyes of a child? Safe Church, Safe Church Teams Updates From Safe Church Coordinators: British Columbia by Faye Martin Active safe church ministry in British Columbia (BC) over the years has shown that intentionality, commitment, and strong leadership are key components to success. What can we learn from BC? Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture A Good Neighbor: A Found Treasure by Mimi Larson Children are a gift to be treasured. What does it mean to view the children in our church as "neighbors" and how can this impact our interactions with them? Biblical Justice, Ministry in Canada Election Engagement: Questions for Candidates by Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue We've put together meaningful questions that we'll be asking candidates in the upcoming Canadian election. What questions will you be asking?   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Who Can Be Called a Pastor? by Erin Pacheco Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Increasingly Diverse Toronto Church Seeking a Full-time Pastor by John Meiboom Part-Time Pastor of Congregational Care at Visalia CRC (Visalia, CA) by Tim Keep More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Catecismo de Heidelberg (Heidelberg Catechism) by CRC Communications Hungry for the God Story by Ron DeVries Cross-Cultural Training Opportunity Sept 20-21 by World Renew Global Volunteer Program 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