New Posts on The Network | September 17, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 9.17.19 Elders and Conflict During the month of September, The Network is excited to highlight the role of elders. And today Pastor Dave Den Haan invites discussion on something we all deal with: conflict. A recent email from an office bearer spoke of a thorny issue taking up much time and energy. Pastor Dave invites fellow elders to weigh in: What advice would you give to this office bearer? Where can Jesus be found? Respond here. Featured Posts Faith Nurture, Parenting Convenient or Deliberate Discipleship? by Joel De Boer Constant demands placed on individuals and families create what seems like little space for developing faith. We long for expanding a depth of relationship with God—but where do we find the time? Elders Elders and Conflict by Dave Den Haan I recently received an email from an office bearer who was heading into a council meeting; the third meeting devoted to a particularly thorny issue. What would you say to her? Faith Nurture The Master Tailor by Linda Roorda I may not want to face future trials, but looking back, I know they have refined me and shaped me for the better. . . just like the seam ripper's cutting edge. Deacons, Elders Council Devotions: A Year's Worth of Great Conversations by Dave Den Haan Does your church council talk regularly about the spiritual health of your congregation? Here is a set of twelve devotionals that will lead your elders and deacons to focus on your church's flourishing. Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Faith Nurture Five Ways Dwell's Story Symbols Can Help You Tell God's Story by Jill Benson Images are the simplest and most effective way to make sure that information is stored as a long-term memory. Here are five ways to display the Dwell story symbols that will help you tell God's story in a way kids will remember. Community Engagement, Safe Church, About Safe Church Ministry Growing Restorative Churches: November 8th & 9th by Safe Church Ministry This two day interactive training will take place in Grand Rapids, MI from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday & Saturday, November 8 and 9. Cost: $120 (includes lunch). Faith Nurture Introducing Kristen Rietkerk, Faith Formation Regional Catalyzer in California by Faith Formation Ministries We are excited to welcome back a former member of our Faith Formation Ministries team: Kristen Rietkerk. Kristen serves as a Regional Catalyzer in California! Racial Reconciliation Five Things to Know About Kinism by Reginald Smith Synod 2019 declared kinism a heresy, but many in our denomination may still be left wondering: What exactly is kinism? Where did it come from? Is this something that our churches are actually dealing with? Safe Church, Safe Church Teams Safe Church Teams: Reporting to Classis by Safe Church Ministry Every classis meeting deserves a safe church ministry report. If you are considering what to include in a safe church ministry classis report, this article is for you.   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: Full-Time Lead Pastor Position in Edmonton, AB by The River Community Church Two Co-Pastor Positions in Lacombe, Alberta by Steve & Sherry TenHove Director of Operations at Resonate Global Mission by Resonate Global Mission More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story by Phillip Leo 30 Used NIV Bibles in Good Condition by Blyth CRC Ministry Shares Reimagined - Handout 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