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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 6.9.20 Find Us on Facebook Do you have a Facebook account? Does your church? If so, we would love to connect with you. Be sure and “Like” The Network for quick access to blogs, resources, Q&As, and newly posted church jobs. We would love to feature you on our page! Featured Posts Biblical Justice, Creation Matters Film: The Story of Plastic by Climate Witness Project Watch this free film screening from the comfort of your own home! Make sure you tune into a discussion group after watching the film to see how other Christians are responding and taking action. Church Admin & Finance, Finance, Budgeting, Pastors, Financial Shalom, Stewardship Missional Budget? What Does That Mean? by Phillip Leo The gap between mission-talk and mission-reality is often wider than we care to admit. As evidence, I submit to you Exhibit A: the church budget. Church Admin & Finance, Pastors COVID and Council: A Simple Tool for Better Group Conversations by Sean Baker How a 20-minute group activity can build trust, clarify issues, and unlock creativity. Racial Reconciliation A Prayer for Healing by David VanDerWiele A prayer in the wake of the current awareness of racial brokenness. Faith Nurture, Intergenerational Ministry Choosing a Long-Term Care Facililty by Faith Formation Ministries The resources in this article will help you and the ones you love make informed choices. Biblical Justice, Refugees World Refugee Day 2020 by World Renew and the Centre for Public Dialogue In addition to great resources and worship ideas, we have included video interviews with experts who describe what the situation is for refugees because of COVID-19. Deacons, Community Engagement Reordering Life Together by Jodi Koeman The church finds itself in the midst of transition. Instead of offering "charity" to our communities, what about "investment" with our communities. Racial Reconciliation Statement About The Deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor by CRC Communications Racism is a stronghold in our countries that will not go away overnight. The remedy is a commitment to sanctification. We invite you to walk with us in this sanctification process. Church Admin & Finance, Stewardship Online Giving Options for Churches by Jeffrey Bolt Looking for online giving options? Here are a few suggestions that might work great for your church. Pastors The 'In Between' Time: Transitions by Joel De Boer I'm seeking to find my way through a time of transition. I want to avoid it and just keep going, but I'm sensing God's call to sit in the in between. Racial Reconciliation A Letter to Churches in the US by Darren Roorda As a friend and a representative of a closely connected group of citizens and Christ followers just north of our shared border, I want to say, "I'm sorry." Church Renewal, Leadership Development Don't Miss 'Church Now' Conversations by Larry Doornbos Church Now conversations offer an opportunity to reflect on how to live in our present days and help the local church take fresh steps in ministry and mission in the midst of difficult times. Multicultural, Racial Reconciliation Sabbath and Being De-Centered by Larry Doornbos Celebrating the Sabbath de-centers our understanding of life as we proclaim that a brown man from the Middle East is our Lord. Safe Church, Abuse by Clergy & Ministry Leaders Safe Church Book Study: The #MeToo Reckoning by Safe Church Ministry I wasn't sure how an online book study would work; turns out it was great! Especially with such an insightful book, The #MeToo Reckoning by Ruth Everhart.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Resources to Talk Race and Racism With Children? by Kelli Dunn Does Your Church Have a Reopening Plan? by Rachael Klein Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Praise Team Leader and Piano Accompanist at Modesto CRC (Modesto, California) by Jan Viss Pastor at Champlain Valley CRC (Vergennes, Vermont) by Helena Van Voorst Pastor at Faith Church (Beecher, IL) by Bonnie Peterson More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Presentation: Moral Injury - Spiritual Distress by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Thank You! by Catherine Williams-Frank Peer Support for Caregivers in Distress by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Need Ministry Help? 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