Guest Speaker: Dena Nicolai If the gospel is meant to be good news, then what does that good news mean for the complex questions of refugee policy? This webinar will explore the current landscape of that policy in Canada and engage participants in discussion of how followers of Jesus can be voices of hope and... Read more »
Over the years, churches have come to rely more and more on paid staff, particularly part-time paid staff, to lead and sustain ministries. But churches are often under-prepared to be good employers of those staff. In this webinar, Sean Baker will share some of the main insights gained from putting together Employment Essentials, a resource... Read more »
Over the years, churches have come to rely more and more on paid staff, particularly part-time paid staff, to lead and sustain ministries. But churches are often under-prepared to be good employers of those staff. In this webinar, Sean Baker will share some of the main insights gained from putting together Employment Essentials, a resource... Read more »
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
1Life evening prayer is moving on-line this fall. We'd love for you to bring your ideas, longings & experiences to a discussion on how best to gather for contemplative prayer in 2024-25. Facilitator: Wilma van der Leek Target Audience: Anyone with experience of or desire for contemplative prayer For more info and to sign up,... Read more »
Long-time Christian Reformed university chaplains Neil & Virginia Lettinga love building Christian community through conversational learning. Join the Lettingas on Zoom for this "trial balloon" conversation responding to the Spring 2024 issue of Comment magazine (available on-line at https://comment.org/) Comment magazine is a seasonal magazine covering topics relating to public theology. It’s a magazine that... Read more »
Adrian Jacobs is a Cayuga First Nation member of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy of the Grand River Territory, Ont. He is an artist, writer, Indigenous advocate, entrepreneur, and public speaker and currently serves as the Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation for the CRC Canada. In collaboration with the Canadian Indigenous Ministries Committee,... Read more »
Long-time Christian Reformed university chaplains Neil & Virginia Lettinga love building Christian community through conversational learning. Join the Lettingas on Zoom for this "trial balloon" conversation responding to the Spring 2024 issue of Comment magazine (available on-line at https://comment.org/) Comment magazine is a seasonal magazine covering topics relating to public theology. It’s a magazine that... Read more »