Postma Post: The Third Generation Curse
Posted on The Network by Al Postma on 12/04/2025

Postma Post: The Third Generation Curse

If you are part of a family business, you have probably heard about the third generation curse. It’s basically this: the third generation tends to run the business into the ground. It is often called the “rags to riches to rags” cycle.

Moving Forward in Faith: Conference Recap
Posted on The Network by Resonate Global Mission on 12/03/2025

Moving Forward in Faith: Conference Recap

“Moving Forward in Faith,” a conference hosted by Resonate Global Mission and Diaconal Ministries Canada, was hosted from November 14-15. It included two days of fresh imagination for what mission can look like today.

Are You Ready for an Estate Gift at Your Church?
Posted on The Network by Jeff Bolt on 12/02/2025

Are You Ready for an Estate Gift at Your Church?

Generosity is a fundamental expression of faith, shaping not only how we live but also how we plan for the future. For many believers, their church home is a cornerstone of their life—a place of spiritual growth, community, and vital outreach.

2025 Annual Ministry Report
Posted on The Network by CRC Communications on 12/01/2025

2025 Annual Ministry Report

Every year, we hope for simple stories with tidy “happily ever after” endings. But as this year’s ministry report reminds us, the real work of the church is more like the rebuilding in Ezra: full of both joy and sorrow, progress and challenge.

2026 Call to Prayer and Fasting
Posted on The Network by CRC Communications on 12/01/2025

2026 Call to Prayer and Fasting

We are living during what is becoming an inflection point in the history of the CRCNA. What is an “inflection point?” In short, a time of significant change. We have weathered a lot together.

Year End Giving: What You Should Know
Posted on The Network by Josh Remer on 12/01/2025

Year End Giving: What You Should Know

As you prepare your year-end giving, here is a simple video on what you should know about submitting cash or check gifts before the end of the year from our ministry partner The Barnabas Foundation.

Grateful
Posted on The Network by Sarah on 11/25/2025

Grateful

As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I’ve been reflecting on what makes me especially grateful to work with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

Moving Policy for Retiring Ministers
Posted on The Network by Thrive (CRCNA) on 11/24/2025

Moving Policy for Retiring Ministers

The Ministers’ Pension Plan has funds to assist with the final moving expenses for a minister at retirement, or, if the minister dies while in active ministry, for his/her surviving spouse.

This Might Be the Best Jesse Tree Set Ever
Posted on The Network by Karen DeBoer on 11/24/2025

This Might Be the Best Jesse Tree Set Ever

Ever since Faith Alive developed the popular God’s Big Story cards as a faith formation tool for churches to share with families, I’ve been dreaming of a way to use the cards’ beautiful story s

Humans, Come Home
Posted on The Network by David Ogden on 11/23/2025

Humans, Come Home

“Sometimes you must state the obvious,” said a wise man whose writing I recently tripped over and thought “why”? Then came remembrance of situations where I’ve been irritated by hearing malicious gossip or foul comments concerning different people groups. A favorite Bible ve

2025 T-4 Info for Canadian Employers
Posted on The Network by CRCNA Ministers' Pension on 11/22/2025

2025 T-4 Info for Canadian Employers

This provides information for Canadian employers on the amount of the pension adjustment. A PDF is also attached to this post.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Posted on The Network by World Renew on 11/20/2025

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

You are invited to join World Renew for the launch of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. This global virtual gathering will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST.