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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 5.26.20 Summer Reading “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are,” said Mason Cooley. Though things are slowly reopening, this quote still hits home. What books have you been reading lately? What are you hoping to read? Share here. Featured Posts Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture Resources for Reopening Children's Ministry in a COVID-19 World by Mimi Larson Is your church discussing how and when to reopen in-person children's ministry? Find resources including an online roundtable, questions to consider, and people to contact. Faith Nurture, Pastors Conspiracies and Calvinism by Scott Hoezee It's tidier to believe God plans everything that happens even if we cannot ever (or at least for now) know why. But maybe we are not supposed to have a tidy theology on such wild and wooly matters. Children's Ministry, Pastors Reopening Children's Ministry in a COVID-19 World by Faith Formation Ministries This resource will help your church ask the right questions as you plan for reopening your in-person children's ministry. Faith Nurture When Doubts Assail... by Linda Roorda We look for accolades to prop us up, to make us feel better about ourselves, trying to prove that we really are someone of importance. But I have to ask: whose voice am I listening to? Women in Leadership For Such A Time As This: Bringing Our Whole Story to Bear by Denise Posie Join us as women share stories of what has shaped us and freed us. We'll also reflect on how to bring our whole selves—bodies, intellects, and hearts—to bear. Disability Concerns Save the Date! Disability Concerns Annual Conference by Disability Concerns We are excited to announce we will be offering our annual Disability Concerns conference online this year! Save the date for August 5 and 6, 2020. Church Coaching, Faith Nurture When Change Is Thrust Upon Us: 3 Models for Navigating New Terrain by Lesli van Milligen Ministry leaders are exploring their church's desire and their capacity to change. The following resources can help you and your teams reflect on both as you begin to imagine the next ministry season. Faith Nurture Coaching Corner: Ambassadors of Awesomeness by Trudy Ash Leadership is not about the leader, but about the people they have the opportunity to serve. Elders, Pastors COVID and Council: The Conversation You're Dreading Is the Opportunity the World Is Waiting For by Sean Baker On May 20, Pastor Church Resources convened a panel not about the logistics of reopening but about the practices and postures that help congregations engage challenging conversations in hopeful ways. Faith Nurture, Family Ministry A Simple Way to Encourage Family Faith Formation with Free DWELL at Home Resources by Jill Benson Dwell at Home's 5 Way resources are perfect for busy families. As a church, pick one to focus on over 5 weeks to give parents simple goals to work toward each week. Church Admin & Finance, Worship What Comes Next: Helping Churches Discern Next Steps In COVID19 Ministry by CRC Communications As our communities begin to think about the gradual reopening of businesses, parks, and services, it's important that church leaders also carefully consider what your congregation will do as these restrictions are lifted. Pastors, Regional Pastors Regional Pastors Bookshelf: The Courage To Suffer by Chris DeVos The book challenges those who want to offer easy answers or fix grief with spiritual band aids. Pastors, Regional Pastors Spiritual Direction by Henry Kranenburg My first experience of formal spiritual direction led me to appreciate the value of seeking out that direction for my life.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Church Facebook Page Public vs Private? by Arnie Wildschut Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Worship and Ministry Director at Shoreline CRC (Seattle, WA) by Carissa Nyland Pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Ajax, Ontario by Benjamin Biel Associate Pastor - Madison Church: Square Campus (Grand Rapids, MI) by Tim Jen More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Race Relations Vision and Mandate by Idella Winfield 1984 NIV Bibles? by Jeff Brower Survey for Canadian Pastors On Impact of COVID-19 by Lubbert van der Laan Need Ministry Help? 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