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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 12.22.20 Bloggers Wanted 💻 Do you enjoy writing on topics related to faith and ministry? If so, we would love to hear from you! The Network is open for anyone to post—all you’ll need to do is create an account and add your blog. Or, email network@crcna.org and we’d be happy to help! Featured Posts Elders, Pastors It's Rough Out There: Considering Your Pastor's Mental Health in COVID by Sean Baker The stress of ministry during COVID is leading good pastors to consider leaving ministry altogether. They're burned out and exhausted. Here's how your council could help. Multicultural, Racial Reconciliation Why the Church Needed COVID-19 by Viviana Cornejo This pandemic has forced people to finally listen and to confront the pain in parts of the body of Christ that had previously been swept aside and forgotten. Worship Handel's Messiah and Navajo Shepherds by Carol Bremer-Bennett I have to admit something that may affect our relationship forever. I have not been a big fan of Handel's Messiah. I don't get the hype and the obsession of that tradition. Disability Concerns, Accessibility, Attitudes The Many Gifts That Phillip Offers His Church by Sherry Tenclay Meet Phillip, a member of Chelwood CRC. He was recently ordained as a deacon in his church. He has shared his unique gifts that God has given him for many years at his church. What a blessing! Faith Nurture, Youth Ministry Youth Ministry - a Season of Hope by Ron DeVries I pray these resources will give you hope and encouragement as we follow Jesus in our calling as a people passionate about ministry to teens and emerging adults. Multicultural, Racial Reconciliation Any Sin but Racism by Rudy Gonzalez In Reformed churches, no one dares question the doctrine of total depravity. Yet when it comes to racism we shrink back. Why is this? Worship Hope by Joyce Borger Our family Christmas card this year includes my daughter's painted wreath with the word "hope." We could have chosen other words but "hope" seemed most fitting. Safe Church, About Safe Church Ministry Welcoming Dr. Amanda Benkhuysen as Director of Safe Church Ministry by Safe Church Ministry Safe Church Ministry is excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Benkhuysen as the new director. Let's Talk About... Advent Gloom by Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell Advent is like being stuck behind a garbage truck when you're running late. Let's Talk About... Enjoying the Silence in This Season by Emily Vanden Heuvel I can't remember a December that felt so empty. But rather than dwelling on the isolation I am choosing to rest in the peace and quiet. Global Mission, Urban Nunc Dimittis - an Advent Reflection for 2020 by Joel Van Dyke A Christmas 2020 reflection on the power of Nunc Dimittis—rooted in the experience of pain and suffering of the people of El Salvador. Leadership Development, Biblical Foundations, Let's Talk About... This Is Glory? Not in Our Imagination by Larry Doornbos Isaiah tells us that in Jesus the glory of God will be revealed. But something seems wrong with the glory God reveals.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Youth Ministry Ideas or Resources During COVID? by Mike Brennan Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Pastor of Family & Youth Ministries at Third Church (Lynden, WA) by Third Church Admin More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Ere Zij God - Virtual Choir Resource for Christmas by Worship Ministries 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