Resources for your Training Needs

Who loves their volunteers? We really, really do!  From well-placed words, to time away— here are

A strategy encouraging and challenging young people aged 18-30 to consider gospel ministry will

by Peter Adam October 2020

Populate or perish!

The next generation of gospel workers for Australia

Pastors and church leaders are communicators.  It is what we do.  But, in a time when church buildings are closed,

The Reformed Church Youth Committee (RCYC) has been busy gathering information for the CRCA Synod report on the ‘state of youth in the CRCA’.

I was pleased to read recently that a retired colleague and his wife have just finished three months of ministry in a ‘vacant’ church in

The CRCA recognises in importance of pastoral care in the church. In the church order we read: “The session shall ensure that pastoral

As Christians we are stewards of the resources God gives us for serving the human community. Our vocations are one avenue for doing God’s work in the world. - Dr. Tim Keller

Stewardship is the cultivation of resources for

The pulpit stands center stage in most evangelical churches. This observation from church architecture underscores the importance that

A couple of years ago, I was asked to do a three minute devotion on hospitality. That sounded like a

What was the focus of Jesus' ministry? Whom did he seek to save?

Entertaining says, “I want to impress you with my beautiful home, my clever decorating and my

There are common traits that define leadership and often we are encouraged to study people who

We were a young church plant, still struggling to map out our DNA, our essentials, the values

Many churches have a linear discipleship program where they try to funnel everyone through the same process.

What does it look like for a disciple to be "fully trained" (Luke 6:40)? The first assessment in

Based on a survey conducted by Leadership Network, this report reveals insights from over 100

In the Story, we watch as Jesus makes disciples, turning fishermen into fishers of men. Then

Churches that are leading the charge in becoming more generous are taking their giving to a whole

What is Christianity? How do you explain what Christianity is to an

Whether you know it or not, you are marketing your church.  

Once we have embarked upon a life of ministry, we will be confronted with agonizing and

A CRCA Training Survey was conducted through the Ministry

Ask church leaders in any decade their greatest need, and most of them

As stewards, Christian leaders cultivate the resources in their care for the glory of God and the good

Any time I lead a small group or teach a class, I want to have a co-leader or apprentice by my

Pastors need to develop the capacity for ongoing learning and creative

Why do the trades have apprenticeships and medical professions require internships?

How does the evil one shoot at those on the front lines—pastors, church planters, other

Kevin and Sherry Harney spoke at the 2011 Recharge CRCA Ministry Conference held at the

Ministry is hard. Ministry with a strained marriage can be harder still. Armed with that knowledge, our

The structure of church leadership is changing from a single leader

A training tool to help congregations, pastors, and other church leaders effectively

Setting the Table for Healthy Conversations

Pastor Nick Nye of Veritas Community Church writes: "Our desire as a

Thirty six hundred kilometres separate these two churches but there are a lot of similarities

Most people experience acute 'felt needs' at various times in their lives. Also, everyone has innate,

This training resource is provided for those who would like to lead small group Bible studies similar to the

Once, the idea of church revolved solely around Sunday morning. People would show-up, park

Every leader knows very well that there are never enough hours in the day to invest personally in

Today a growing number of churches in our country desire to advance the kingdom

Imagine a worldwide church, where every leader is mentoring younger leaders,

As we approach the Capetown 2010 Lausanne Congress, we do so with a deep humility and seriousness of

In preparation for Capetown 2010 God has led us to focus on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. 

We create a false dichotomy between gospel and kingdom.  These distinctions fail to reflect the

Leadership Network invited several innovative small groups pastors to explain how they have

Current principles and practices in selecting and equipping leaders

by Pat

This Easter, God will prompt thousands of people in

by Wayne Crouch

by Wayne Crouch

Life group leaders are charged with an incredible responsibility. 

by CRCNA Pastor-Church Relations Committee
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A pastor-performance evaluative tool with easy to

By Alexandra McNabb

Many churches use a funnel model to describe their member-development process as an externally focused church. The top of the funnel represents events that serve as wonderful introductions to serving. These simple