When to Reopen Church? We've heard of councils struggling with the question of how and when to re-open. Sadly, we've also heard of this issue causing pain and division. How are you approaching this weighty decision as a church? Use this space to compare notes and resources.
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Rather than sending students across the country to serve, SERVE@Home equips local churches and home congregations to serve in their home communities.
Coffee Break, Leaders, Hispanic  An Unexpected Blessing Because of COVID-19 by Libna Sierra Even though it's hard not being able to meet in person, a Bible study group in New Jersey has found that meeting virtually can also be a blessing. Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture  How Your Children's Ministry Can Emerge Stronger and Better After COVID-19 by Mimi Larson Children's ministry leaders have the opportunity right now to pause and catch their breath—to conduct a self-assessment, as well as a ministry assessment. Here are a few questions to help guide your reflection. Deacons, Justice and Mercy  WEBINAR: Churches on the Front Lines of Fighting Hunger by Wendy Hammond Join us May 21, 2020 for a webinar that explores the impact of COVID-19 on food security. Pastors, Continuing Education  Online Courses: Ministry in a COVID-Shaped World by Shawn Brix This summer Calvin Seminary is launching a selection of short-term online classes that are designed specifically to support churches and leaders in this new and different season of ministry. Children's Ministry, Children & Worship, Faith Nurture  Pentecost Ideas for Worshipping with Kids Online and at Home by Karen Deboer Wondering how you might meaningfully include children during online worship on Pentecost Sunday and/or how to support families as they celebrate Pentecost at home? Check this out. Disability Concerns, Accessibility, Facilities, Vision  Best Practices for Accessible Communication in Churches by Disability Concerns TIn this article, we offers tips and resources for providing the same information that sighted people benefit from to those with visual impairments. CRCNA and Synod  2020 Denominational Survey Results by CRC Communications As part of the denominational ministry plan, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin's Social Research Center to administer a survey every year. Here are the results from the 2020 survey. Faith Nurture, Let's Talk About...  Turn Down the Noise by Staci Devries It took a virus to quiet the world. For one second, we are listening. Lord, help us to hear you. Prayer  The 2020 National Day of Prayer by Denise Posie Praise God for the 200+ participants who united in prayer for the U.S., Canada, and the world on the U.S. National Day of Prayer (May 7). Disability Concerns, Accessibility  On the Path Toward a Fuller Welcome by Mark Stephenson Shortly after the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, a team from CRC Disability Concerns recognized its importance for congregations, especially because the ADA explicitly excluded faith communities from its requirements. Deacons, Ministry in Canada  If We Build It, They Will Come. . . ? by Diaconal Ministries Canada Sitting back and waiting for people to come asking for help might just leave the church out of the loop right now. Community Engagement, Global Mission  Missional Opportunities Along the Trail of COVID-19 by Amy Schenkel Here are a few missional practices for churches as we plan to phase-in regathering for worship. Worship, Training and Education  What We Learned: Resources From May 6 Worship Webinar by Worship Ministries Resource list of technology being used in virtual worship, individual communion supplies and ways to build community when worshiping online. Church Coaching, Leadership Development  Make a Decision! by Dave Den Haan When a decision about the future must be made, but information about the future is scarce, what's a church council to do? Here is some advice for getting through this leadership challenge. | Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:
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