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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 10.20.20 What Books Are You Reading This Fall? Network community! I'd love to know: What books have you been reading lately? What books are you hoping to read? Share here. Featured Posts CRCNA and Synod, Church Order Same-Sex Marriage Resources and Church Order History for CRCNA by Paul Verhoef How Christians should regard same-sex marriage is a significant conversation for the CRCNA, and it is a conversation with a lot of history already. Here I share some of that history. Racial Reconciliation October 2020 Webinar - Addressing Native American Issues as a Non-Native by Race Relations If you're interested in becoming an ally with the Native American population or simply want to know more about a group of people who are routinely discriminated against, don't miss this discussion. Leadership Development, Pastors Why CRC Pastors Struggle in Pandemics (There's No Time to Form a Study Committee) by Sean Baker Swiftly changing pandemic circumstances forced many CRC pastors into a pace of decision-making that stretched them out of their comfort zone. Here's why that might be and what you might do about it. Chaplaincy Chaplaincy and Care Director's Note October 2020 by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care The Director of Chaplaincy and Care reflects on the wonderful whirlwind of the past two months of ministry, highlighted by the annual Chaplains (virtual) training in September, and looks to what lies ahead. Disability Concerns, Congregational Care Disability Concerns Book Clubs Announced! by Disability Concerns Disability Concerns will be hosting two book clubs: one in November and one in the new year. Join us! Church Admin & Finance, Finance, Contributions, Pastors, Financial Shalom, Stewardship Take My Sermon Challenge by Phillip Leo Could you or would you ever compose and preach this sermon? "Jesus Is the Key to Your Financial Success." Worship, Special Topics Every Table: World Hunger Sunday (November 1) by Jodi Koeman Join with God's people in remembering World Hunger Sunday on November 1. Resources available, including a Worship service! Safe Church, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse Active Bystander Training Offered by the Mennonite Central Committee by Disability Concerns Consider attending the Active Bystander Training that is being offered virtually by Mennonite Central Committee at the end of October! Church Communications Bridge App Allows Churches to Cope With Pandemic Challenges by Ken Bosveld Local churches are utilizing The Bridge App for live-streaming services, accepting offerings, and managing and tracking attendance. Chaplaincy New Face in Chaplaincy - Hernan Zapata-Thomack (October 2020) by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Hernan Zapata-Thomack has lived on 3 continents, in 20 different countries, has studied in 5 languages, and speaks 2 other languages. Read about his amazing journey, pilgrimage, and religious peregrination. Chaplaincy New Face in Chaplaincy - Daniel Munchul Kim (October 2020) by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Daniel Munchul Kim has served for over 20 years as a Christian Reformed Minister serving a variety of churches and chaplaincy. Read his personal story and thoughts on serving as a chaplain.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Parents of Teens: What Resources Are You Looking For? by Staci Devries Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Seeking Lead Pastor at Hagersville CRC (Hagersville, ON) by Mark Laing Facilities Coordinator at Meadowlands Fellowship CRC (Ancaster, ON) by Steve Dykstra More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Giving From an IRA by Phillip Leo Webinar on Financial Uncertainty (October 20) by Pastor Church Resources Art as Prayer by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Post-Traumatic Growth and the Role of Spiritual First Aid by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care 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