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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 1.21.20 What Does Your Church Call Its Ministry to Senior Adults? I recently came across a lively discussion started by a church looking to come up with a new name for its senior adult ministry. Curious: What does your church call its ministry to senior adults? Have a suggestion? Share here. Featured Posts Faith Nurture Living in a Shadow Doesn't Mean It's Dark by Patricia Haveman In a season of illness and struggle, the eagle came to remind us of a strength that is not our own. A strength from the everlasting God of Isaiah, the Creator who never grows weary. Worship, Training and Education CRC Worship Coaches Available by Worship Ministries Did you know that the CRC offers churches and individual worship leaders coaching in worship? Find the details here! Disability Concerns, Congregational Care Disability Concerns (Canada) Spring Conference: Walking Alongside Caregivers by Disability Concerns Disability Concerns Canada is hosting our annual conference on April 25 at Community CRC in Kitchener, ON. We look forward to seeing you there! Church Admin & Finance, Finance, Contributions, Pastors, Financial Shalom, Stewardship Before You Say Anything Else About Giving, Say This by Phillip Leo What would happen if, instead of talking about how giving changes others, you framed it in terms of how it changes them personally? Faith Nurture, Family Ministry 5 Ways to Pray With Kids by Faith Formation Ministries Prayer is an anytime and anywhere conversation with God—no fancy words required! Here are five tips from the Dwell at Home series of resources for families. Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture Dear Children's Ministry Workers by Mimi Larson This open letter to children's ministry workers is a reminder that even the smallest tasks can make a difference in eternity. Faith Nurture, Parenting When Adult Children Leave the Church: Living in the Tension by Lesli van Milligen When adult children leave the church, parents are often wracked with grief and guilt. But what part of this burden is really ours to carry, and what must we leave to God? Faith Nurture 15 Bible Verses for the Hard Times by Kristin Sterk I hope these 15 verses encourage you as much as they have encouraged me. Church Coaching, Faith Nurture Coaches' Corner: Turning Committee Work Into New Church Patterns by Lesli van Milligen Here's how one church insured that new faith formation initiatives would live on past their committee work. Pastors, Regional Pastors Retelling Childhood Stories by Rev. Verlan Van Ee Perhaps the most insightful moment came when one pastor asked: What is your earliest childhood memory?   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Share Wages for Ministers and Church Staff? by Bob Swanson Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Worship Director at South Grandville CRC (Grand Rapids, MI) by Anthony J. Gretz Full-Time Lead Pastor at Bellevue CRC (Bellevue, WA) by Diane Apol Full Time Pastor at Mountainview CRC (Grimsby, ON) by Henry Koornneef Pulpit Supply at Willard CRC in Willard, OH by Sheila Buurma More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Opportunities for Hymn Writers by Worship 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 © 2020 Christian Reformed Church in North America. All rights reserved. 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 | 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8