New Posts on The Network | September 3, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 9.3.19 Calling All Elders During the month of September, The Network is excited to highlight the role of elders! We will be featuring content and conversations of special interest to elders. To get started, we would simply like to know: Are you currently serving as an elder? Have you ever served as an elder? Say “hi”  here. Featured Posts Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Sunday School, Supporting Volunteers Set Your DWELL Leaders up for Success With These Fun Kits by Jill Benson As a Dwell coordinator, I spent late summer preparing for our September launch, thinking a lot about helping children know their teacher and where to go, and spending time stocking our Dwell spaces with any necessary supplies, but I didn't always remember to reach out and care for my Dwell leaders as they began a new year. Elders Any Current or Past Elders? by Staci Devries Have you ever served your church as an elder? Are you currently an elder? Say "hello" in the comments below! Safe Church, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse On Pain and Lament by Disability Concerns As many people who experience suffering from mental illnesses know, this affliction often causes extreme psychological and emotional anguish. I've personally found my most meaningful Scripture text in Lamentations. Church Admin & Finance Nominate Your Church Admin for a Getaway Giveaway by Melany Ethridge We're giving away a trip for two to Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.—exclusively for church admins and a guest. Nominate your church administrator! Faith Nurture, Young Adults 5 Ways Your Church Can Help Launch College Students Well (Part 2) by Lesli van Milligen Studies like Renegotiating Faith encourage congregations and mentors to be more intentional about connecting students to new networks at a time when they're open to those connection points. Here are five ideas to consider. Church Planting, Global Mission 10 Things Church Planters Want You to Know About Church Planting by Resonate Global Mission What should we know about church plants so the CRC can work better together to spread the gospel and disciple believers in our communities? Church planters shared these 10 insights. Faith Nurture, Intergenerational Ministry How a Lesson From "The Old Coots" Could Change Your Church's Coffee Hour by Sandy Swartzentruber There are people in your church who are just waiting for someone to ask them to share their years of accumulated wisdom. How might you make space for that amazing gift?   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Who Can Be Called a Pastor? by Erin Pacheco Warmly Welcome and Effectively Enfold Toolkit? by Jeff Brower Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Part-Time Pastor of Congregational Prayer at Visalia CRC (Visalia, CA) by Tim Keep Full Time Pastor of Faith Formation at Third CRC of Kalamazoo, MI by Derek Zeyl More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Silent Aspirations: A Nonverbal Son, His Art, His Mother's Faith and Family's Bond by Mark Stephenson APP (Advisory Panel Process) Flow Chart by Safe Church Ministry Introducing...Jill Benson by Faith Formation Ministries Introducing...Joel DeBoer by Faith Formation Ministries 2019-2020 Church Administration & Finance Guide 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