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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 7.14.20 Submit Your Ministry Questions Looking for input on a ministry question? Curious about a resource or a book? Submit your question and we will post it for you. To date, over 95 percent of questions have been answered! Featured Posts Faith Nurture, Global Mission Finding a New Rhythm by Albert Chu We don't need to be convinced to realize that we live in a culture of hurry. But is this what it means to be a disciple of Jesus? Is this what God wants for me? Community Engagement, Global Mission Metrics in My Neighbourhood by Rick Abma Our neighbourhood loving started with being present—and then some gardening, and then some coffee, and it rolled on from there. No magic, just intentionality with what we did have. Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture Turning Children's Ministry Upside Down by Mimi Larson The pandemic has changed the way we do ministry. What might it look like for children's ministry leaders to turn their focus on faith formation within the home this year? Faith Nurture Difficult Spaces and Good Growth by Staci Devries The reality is that even in difficult times, we continue to grow. And this begs the question: will it be good growth? Safe Church, Sexual Abuse Does My Church Need a Sexual Harassment Policy? by Safe Church Ministry As a community of believers, we need to recognize how vulnerable any church can be to the potential for sexual abuse or harm to happen. Disability Concerns, Mental Health On Hatred and Mental Illness by Michèle Gyselinck Since his behavior was not normal, some people assumed that it must have been mental illness. Disability Concerns, Advocacy One Response to Racism and Ableism by Terry DeYoung People of color and people with disabilities both are harmed by long-held parallel beliefs or practices that devalue, discriminate, and oppress them because of their identity. Faith Nurture What About Isaac? by Sandra Griffith Teaching this story to my students helped me attempt to see the story of Abraham's obedience from his son's point of view. Why did he stay so close to Rebekah? Why did he prefer Esau over Jacob? Faith Nurture Finding Strength and Support in Scripture by Courtney Jacob This new podcast series from Groundwork helps us find God's strength and support in the Bible. Church Renewal, Global Mission A First Step for Making the Missional Shift by Amy Schenkel How do churches move from a consumer to a missionary mentality? This missional shift is far from easy and will take a long time, but here's one important first step. Faith Nurture Faith Formation and Puppies by Trudy Ash As you do life with your kids, have those conversations about life and love and work and puppies. Let God steer your words and let your kids ask the hard questions as well as the easy and funny ones. Elders, Pastors Your Lament Sermon Was Great, A Therapy Session Might Be Even Better by Sean Baker Dear Pastor, in this moment of widespread loss and grief, could an hour of you talking honestly with your therapist help your congregation more than an hour of you refining your sermon on lament? Global Mission Grace Pools Up in the Lowest Places by Sam Kamminga It's the low places where the water flows and we meet God's grace. Elders, Pastors The Complaint and COVID: Just a Value Trying to Find a Voice by Pastor Church Resources Wise leaders understand that complaints are often values statements in disguise. Global Mission, Youth Ministry When Your Summer Mission Trip Is Cancelled by Randy Bohl While you can't replace the opportunity to serve, here are a few ideas to connect your youth with ministry in another city, culture, or country.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Where Is Your Church at in the Physical Reopening Process? by Staci Devries Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Pastor at Cascade CRC in Marysville WA by Lloyd Hofkamp Children's Ministry Director at Bethel Community CRC (Edmonton, AB) by Randall Huisman Pastor of Preaching and Pastoral Care at Community CRC (Kitchener, ON) by Laura Drost More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Liturgies for Baptism and Profession of Faith of People With Disabilities by Samuel (JungSeong) Kim Need Ministry Help? 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