New Posts on The Network | September 24, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 9.24.19 One Elder’s Story “Being an elder is not always easy. There have been challenging times. Like the apostles and elders in Acts 15, we’ve often had ‘much discussion.’ But most of the time, it is an honor and a privilege to serve God in this leadership role. Elders may help determine the direction of the church, even what kind of church we will be.” Read More Featured Posts Classis, Deacons, Leadership and Administration Deacons at Classis and Synod: Moving From Foreign to Familiar by Diaconal Ministries Canada Welcoming deacons at Classis and Synod requires paying attention: both to the receiving and to the showing up. Church Admin & Finance, Facilities, Community Engagement Dear Churches, In the Event of a Hurricane by Ed Hancock More churches in hurricane-prone locations are standing in as storm shelters. Yet many aren't prepared to protect their own property or members. Leadership Development, Young Adults Yes, We Actually Trust Our Young People to Lead by Jeff Fernandez Students and youth are capable of way more than the church gives them credit for. It's time to let our students do what we have trained them to do. Pastors The Greatest of Songs by Laura Jong I want to love this song freely and with reason, not feeling like a fraud in my singleness. Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Faith Nurture Five Essential Tools Every DWELL Leader Should Have on Hand by Jill Benson It's important to stock every Dwell space with the right supplies. Here are five things I reached for the most in leading Dwell. Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Faith Nurture Planting Seeds of Faith: Families First by Faith Alive Where are the seeds of faith first planted by the Holy Spirit? Within the family! Children first learn what it means to be a child of God by being part of a faith-filled family.   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: Trinity CRC in Ames, Iowa, Seeking a Minister of the Word by Jeff Kopaska Full Time Director of Worship and Ministries at Second CRC Grand Haven by Laura Jong Director of Community Connections and Outreach at Ivanrest Church in Grandville, MI by Ivanrest Church More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Virtual Planning Meeting: Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas Worship by Worship Ministries Timothy Leadership Training Fall 2019 by Gillian Ferwerda Audio Equipment For Sale (or Possible Donation) by Gwen Hanna Breaking Barriers—Fall 2019 by Disability Concerns 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