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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 8.18.20 Ministry Q&As Wanted Curious how other churches are figuring out worship, children’s ministry, and partial reopening? Looking for a resource, advice, or listening ear? Ministry Q&As were created for such a time as this! All week long we will be featuring ministry questions. Be sure to browse the latest questions and add your own.  Featured Posts Parenting Cultivating Citizens of God's Kingdom by Rev. Deb Koster A Handbook of Biblical Parenting explores the major seasons of parenting and teaching import relational life skills. Faith Nurture Come Walk Beside Me by Linda Roorda There are times in life when we each need encouragement—a few kind words, a loving smile, a card expressing concern, or a hand held out when the world knocks us down. Community Engagement, Deacons School and Church: Creating a Unique Partnership During COVID by Jodi Koeman As we wonder about schools and their reopening plans, are congregations involved in crafting creative community solutions and ideas to make education for all students a fair and equitable priority? Pastors, Financial Shalom, Caring for Pastors A Compelling Case for Ministry by Phillip Leo Your personal story of life in Christ is the beginning and end to any compelling defense of ministry. Church Coaching, Faith Nurture Coaching Corner: Bearing Our Burdens Together by Liz Tolkamp We are not alone in our questions and struggles. Church Renewal, Fresh Ideas Moved 4 Ways: Confession and Renewing Your Congregation by Larry Doornbos Could it be that without confession there can't really be deep renewal? Church Renewal, Fresh Ideas, Pastors Is Your Congregation Vibrant? by Larry Doornbos Building a Vibrant Congregation is about living out God's amazing vision of the way things are supposed to be. Chaplaincy New Faces in Chaplaincy: August 2020 by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Chaplaincy and Care Ministry welcomes Michelle DePooter-Francis, Lisa DeYoung and Tom Van Wyk. Learn more about their work and ministry here! Global Mission, Pastors, Preaching The Power of Four Page Sermons in Uganda by Anthony Sytsma The four page structure of a sermon as taught at Calvin Seminary is very useful for beginning preachers, especially in a country like Uganda where there has been very little theological training for pastors. Faith Nurture Living the Call - Faith Formation (August 2020) by CRC Communications Look inside for updates from Calvin University, Faith Formation Ministries, The Banner, and Classis Renewal. Safe Church, Policy & Prevention Why Accountability Is So Important in Our Churches by Safe Church Ministry The recent resignation of Pastor John Ortberg is yet another reminder that our churches have a great deal of work to do in the area of abuse prevention. Church Positions, Pastor Search Committees Tips for Effective Church Positions Post on The Network by Pastor Church Resources One of the most powerful tools churches have for finding their next pastor is the Church Positions page at network.crcna.org. The key to making the most of this tool is carefully creating an effective post.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: How Are You Encouraging "Participation" of the Church Body at This Time? by Staci Devries Engaging Visitors During COVID? by Staci Devries Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Youth Director at Rehoboth CRC (Bowmanville, ON) by John Wildeboer Tips for Effective Church Positions Post on The Network by Pastor Church Resources Full-Time Pastor at Inglewood CRC (Edmonton, Alberta) by Coby Benoit Interim Youth Director at Hope Fellowship CRC (Denver, CO) by Dominic Palacios More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  30-day "Word Before World" Challenge by Staci Devries Need Ministry Help? If you're involved in a church ministry and wondering if your denomination can help with something, just: CALL 800-272-5125 CLICK www.crcna.org/Resources CHAT from any page on crcna.org or The Network We're here to serve, and would love to connect you with people and resources to support your church's ministry. Follow us!    You are subscribed as drvitus2.love@blogger.com. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the CRC Network newsletter on our website. This is a weekly summary of the latest content posted by our Network guides. Update Profile/Preferences  |  Unsubscribe From All Forward to a Friend | Email Us |  Follow on Twitter | Follow on Facebook Copyright © 2020 Christian Reformed Church in North America. All rights reserved. 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 | 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8