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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 5.5.20 What Do You Miss About Church Before COVID-19? I’m just gonna say it: I miss my one-year-old being in the church nursery. I miss voices singing next to me. I miss chatting over cookies. What do you miss about church before COVID-19? Share here. Featured Posts Church Communications, Worship Guidelines for West Michigan Places of Worship as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues by Church Juice We've worked with state and local health departments to create guidelines, specific for churches in West Michigan, as they consider what re-opening the church may look like. Global Mission How Are You Responding to God's 'New Thing' During COVID-19? by Kyle Brooks Pastor Kyle Brooks shares 5 tips to help believers and churches continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath, even after churches can gather in-person again. Global Mission, Leadership Development, Multiplying Leaders/Disciples Loving Your Neighbor in the COVID-19 Pandemic by Raise Up Global Ministries This manual was designed to equip families and individuals to serve the most vulnerable and demonstrate love for neighbors in practical ways. Pastors, Worship, General Planning Resources Next Steps For Worship: Planning Wisely, Thinking Deeply by Worship Ministries Encouragement for churches to think more deeply about worship as we move through various phases of this pandemic. Safe Church, Abuse by Clergy & Ministry Leaders, Emotional, Psychological, & Spiritual Abuse Safe Church Webinar With Chuck DeGroat, Author of "When Narcissism Comes to Church" by Safe Church Ministry On Wed May 27 at 12 pm Eastern, Safe Church is hosting a webinar with Chuck DeGroat, author of When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse. GEMS GEMS Launches New Program for Girls by Alecia Van Hulzen When the doors of churches across North America closed abruptly, so did GEMS clubs. For some, club is the only place they hear about Jesus and His love. Until now. Faith Nurture Freedom to Lament: Journeying Together Through Pandemic Pain by Jill Benson Does a happy-all-the-time Christianity allow us to lament our losses? How do we support one another in difficult seasons? Church Admin & Finance Financial and Other Supports for U.S. Churches by CRCNA Finance Here are a few resources to assist you if you are located in the United States. Leadership Development Gender Dynamics in Church Leadership (Shared Leadership) by Denise Posie If you would like to create a culture of flourishing, where men and women are working in shared leadership roles, there are some gender dynamics we should consider. Classis Classis by Video: Technical Edition by Al Postma Technical advice/observations for a classis that is meeting by video. Some advice might also be applicable to things like congregational meetings. Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture New Kids in Action Episode by Kids Corner Throughout this new video, Emma shows her heart for the hurting as she finds ways to show God's love to those in bad times. Disability Concerns, Advocacy Like Swimming in a Petri Dish by Krista Mason Crisis planning for COVID-19 to hit, and hit hard, is sobering work. We and congregate settings everywhere stand in need of your faithful prayer. Worship, Training and Education Self-Care for Worship Leaders (Webinar Recording) by Worship Ministries Four CRC leaders offer wise advice for self-care for those who are leading in the area of worship through this crisis.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Disinfecting and Sanitizing Facilities? by Raeanne Walters Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Part-Time Youth Director (Burnaby, BC) by Johannes Schouten More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Guide to Bullying Awareness and Prevention by Sandra Larson Generosity Today - Spring Issue Now Available! by Phillip Leo Elizabeth and Mary: A Chaplaincy Spotlight by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care 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