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 Courage to Open Our Eyes
by JoyceGB .
I honestly have no idea how Lewis Smedes' memoir My God and I made its way to my bookshelf. I was about to put it on the donate pile but figured I'd read it first. I'm so glad I did.
Elders, Pastors  7 Theological (and Practical) Reopening Resources for Churches by Grace Ruiter We've curated a list of excellent reopening resources for churches to help you navigate both the practical and theological aspects of beginning to gather in person again. Pastors  Share Your Sermon Series by Staci Devries Is your church in the middle of a sermon series or getting ready to start a new one? If so, what is the topic? Chaplaincy  Chaplaincy and Care Sunday Slides by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Use these slides to join churches throughout the CRCNA as we pray for and support the work of the chaplains among us! Racial Reconciliation  Understanding Racism, Racial Injustice, and the Role of Our Churches by Race Relations Learn the painful history of this country, listen to the stories of injustice, and reflect what it means to live out the gospel in the current context. Community Engagement, Global Mission  2 Learning Opportunities to Help Your Church Connect With Your Community by Resonate Global Mission Do you want your church to connect with your neighborhood and reach new people? Here are two learning opportunities to help you do this in our current context. Safe Church, SOS - Sharing Our Stories  S.O.S. Triggered Tuesday by Eric Kas My friend recently wrote this blog post and I thought this experience from her life may help us all understand more about living with trauma and the importance of boundaries. Faith Nurture  Seeking Justice AND Praying by Chris Schoon Do both your lifestyle and your prayers join the Spirit in seeking justice and shalom for others? Worship  Living the Call - Gospel Proclamation & Worship (June 2020) by CRC Communications Look inside for updates from Calvin Theological Seminary, Worship Ministries, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, The Network, The Bridge App, and Classis Renewal. Safe Church, Child Abuse  Zoom Meeting: Why the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study Matters by Safe Church Ministry What does the church need to know to better come alongside those who have suffered various kinds of trauma? Join us for a Zoom meeting on July 29 at 12 pm Eastern to find out! Racial Reconciliation  When Helping Hurts and Listening Helps by Carol Rudie The book When Helping Hurts has changed the way mission agencies do ministry. But are its steps to authentic transformation relevant elsewhere, and especially when applied to racism? Chaplaincy  Anti-Racism Resources by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Resources to help us grow in our knowledge, empathy, and advocacy as we continue to seek act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Chaplaincy  Chaplaincy and Care Director's Note June 2020 by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Chaplains, thank you for your ministry of bringing Jesus to people during this difficult time in our world. Coffee Break, Racial Reconciliation  We Shall Overcome by Marian Lensink This past February, in honor of Black History month, 65 African American women, 2 white women, and 1 Hispanic woman joined hands and sang "We Shall Overcome." | 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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