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 Living Under Hope's Roof
by Sandy Swartzentruber
How can we encourage each other to focus on what we hope for, and the One in whom our hope is rooted, rather than what we're hoping against in these strange and uncertain times?
Chaplaincy  New Faces in Chaplaincy: May 2020 by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Chaplaincy and Care Ministry congratulates John Kyu Hahn on his recent endorsement and welcomes new Senior Administrative Assistant, Carol VanderArk Champion. Learn more about their work and ministry here! Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture  Re-Opening Children's Ministry in a COVID-19 World | Round-table Zoom Discussion by Faith Formation Ministries Do you have questions about re-opening your children's ministry? Ideas? Join Faith Formations' Mimi Larson for a round-table discussion on Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 pm CST. Worship, Training and Education  Worshiping With the Psalms in This Time of Pandemic and Isolation (Webinar) by Worship Ministries In a time of unfamiliarity, anxiety, and loss, Kevin Adams and Martin Tel share their wisdom and pastoral hearts for worshiping with the Psalms. Many great resources are suggested. Worship, General Planning Resources  Ascension Day and Pentecost Worship Resources by Worship Ministries We are excited to share some resources to help churches add an Ascension Day and Pentecost focus to their worship services. Disability Concerns, Accessibility, Pastors, Preaching  Not Lacking in Anything by Peter Gordon Have you considered the challenges face masks pose to people who are hard of hearing? Have you considered the struggles someone with social anxiety may feel when no one will go near them? Faith Nurture  "Zoomed Out" COVID Reflections On the Ascension by Anthony Elenbaas Maybe prayer, like Zoom, produces a longing in our bones for the day when we'll once again see face to face. Leadership Development, Biblical Foundations  Christian Witness and Ministry in a COVID-Shaped World by Kristen Verhulst This summer, Calvin Seminary is offering 23 online courses intended to help you adapt your ministry in the context of COVID-19. Pastors  Second Wave (of Grief) by Sean Baker Grief work that is neglected has a tendency to resurface in harmful ways. How can Christians leverage the resources of our faith to grieve the ambiguous and real losses that have accompanied COVID-19? Faith Nurture  New City Catechism Review by Chris Schoon Faith Formation shares this report highlighting questions and observations about the content of the New City Catechism and about the curriculum content, pedagogy, and design. Community Engagement  On Baseball and Loving Our Neighbor During COVID-19 by Larry Doornbos What does it mean to love our neighbors and our neighborhoods in this moment? Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture  Video: "Kids in Action During COVID-19" by Kids Corner Kids and families around North America may be sheltering in place, but that doesn't mean they aren't doing great things. Check out these five stories about real kids doing God's work in the world during COVID-19. Faith Nurture, Youth Ministry  Missing my Starbucks Coffee and...Community by Ron DeVries A pastor I spoke with recently shared, "During this time of COVID, I believe the elderly will bounce back. They are resilient in their faith. I am not so sure, however, about our youth." Worship  Live Streaming / Virtual Service Examples by John Hwang Is your church doing live streaming? How's it going? How are you doing it? Let's encourage and learn from each other to help our churches serve the body of Christ. | 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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