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 5 Ways to Practice Generosity With Kids
by Faith Formation Ministries
This downloadable resource is great for sharing with parents of kids in your children's ministry.
Faith Practices  Generosity: Helping Our Neighbor Flourish by Chris Schoon But Mom prompted us: "You need to give away something you love." Then she drew my attention to the two new boxes of mac and cheese we had just bought. I was crushed. Biblical Justice, Poverty and Hunger, Global Mission  Gift Catalog: Creative Ideas for Churches During COVID-19 by Maria Oliveira Spread the hope of Jesus this Christmas, even during a pandemic. Network News  In Case You Missed It (November 2020) by Staci Devries Check out this month's roundup of timely and helpful Network posts. And be sure to share! CRCNA and Synod, Pastors  Human Sexuality Report: Challenging Conversations Toolkit by Sean Baker I have strong beliefs about many of the issues addressed in the study report. I assume you do, too. What can it look like, practically, to live into Paul's instructions to a church divided this way? Disability Concerns, Accessibility, Advocacy  A Participant's Reflection on the 2020 Disability Concerns Leadership Training by Michèle Gyselinck For a congregation to show agility in accommodating their congregants with disabilities means they cannot continue to do things the way they always did. Elders, Pastors  Of Donkeys, Elephants, and Other Animals by Larry Doornbos The U.S. election is bringing deep anxiety, incivility, and fear to U.S. congregations. How do leaders navigate this moment? Deacons, Ministry in Canada  Annual Day of Encouragement Goes Online by Diaconal Ministries Canada The Annual Day of Encouragement for deacons, hosted by the Northern Alberta Diaconal Conference, is going online this year! Indigenous - Native American, Racial Reconciliation  Addressing Native American Issues as a Non-Native by Race Relations On October 28, the Office of Race Relations hosted a webinar with Pastor Mike Peters who spoke on the topic of addressing Native American issues as a non-native. View the recording and other resources! Biblical Justice, Poverty and Hunger, Small Groups  World Hunger Devotional Experience by World Renew Looking for a small group resource? World Renew's Devotional Experience for the World Hunger campaign is a 10-day journey through the Adult Devotional booklet. Faith Nurture, Family Ministry  Advent in an Envelope: A Wonderful Way to Help Families Form Faith by Karen Deboer This year, more than ever, families with children need a simple, tech-free and hope-filled way to celebrate advent at home. Here it is. Safe Church, Sexual Abuse  Bible Story Discussion: The Rape of Tamar by Bonnie Nicholas Why did God put a story about rape in his Holy Word? Perhaps he wants us to understand the experience, shared by so many women and men. This Bible discussion can help us understand. Racial Reconciliation  November 2020 Webinar - Post Election Discussion by Race Relations In this Q&A conversation we'll discuss the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and what it could mean for the ongoing work of antiracism efforts. Faith Nurture, Faith Practices  How the Practice of Gratitude Transformed my Family's Weekly Sabbath by Jill Benson The practice of gratitude can become a "sign post" for sabbath, reminding us each week to receive God's gift of rest and renewal. Safe Church, Emotional, Psychological, & Spiritual Abuse, Sexual Abuse  October 2020 Safe Church Webinar with Diane Langberg: Redeeming Power by Safe Church Ministry On October 28th, 2020 Safe Church Ministry hosted a webinar with guest speaker Dr. Diane Langberg, author of Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. The recording is now available. Safe Church, Sexual Abuse  Circles of Hope by Safe Church Ministry Hosted by Safe Communities, Circles of Hope is a 4-session group experience for those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Pastors, Regional Pastors  Discovering Patterns by Rev. Pete Vanderbeek Nine years into being a pastor, I got a phone call from a woman who was not a member of the church I was serving. She wanted to arrange to come and "do her fifth step" with me. Biblical Justice, Indigenous Justice, Ministry in Canada  Hearts Exchanged by CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee Hearts Exchanged is a process designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours in a fulsome and humble way that builds trust and transformation. | 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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