Archives Page

…we can tell people what records are available and guide them in the right direction for further research. Most of our congregational records have been digitized and made available on ancestry.com. That site would provide the least expensive and most efficient method to research Reformed church congregational registers. Other Research Recent records of the Reformed Church in America are restricted….

Disability Awareness Sunday Resources Page

…litanies, sermon ideas, and more on the Network, the site that hosts all Disability Concerns resources for the RCA and Christian Reformed Church. Plan a worship service, alongside persons with disabilities, themed around God’s love and acceptance of, and purposes for, all people. Encourage the worship leader to consider gathering a few people from your church community who have a…

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Training to Lead Blog Post

…in.” Faith Hammond is one of seven campuses of Faith Church of Dyer, Indiana, which began the Leadership Training Residency (LTR) in 2012. Through a combination of biblical training and hands-on experiences, participants study one of six LTR tracks: pastoral, worship, children’s ministries, general church leadership, technical arts, and serving. “In order to effectively multi-site , we realized it was…

RCA Publications and Media Page

…of RCA churches, and Christians from other denominations, the site equips Christians to find ways to follow Jesus forward into the future of the church. A monthly newsletter highlights timely articles. Global Mission Quarterly Hear stories of how God is using your support to carry out God’s mission around the world. Subscribe to receive a quarterly newsletter with stories of…

Creating Bylaws for your Church Page

…specific to multi-site operations. Your consistory may ask some of its members to supervise administrative or personnel responsibilities. However, if you want to empower that group to act without the approval of the full consistory, you must include an article in your bylaws giving them permission to do so (BCO 1.I.3.4). Robert’s Rules of Order recommends that churches that want…

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Consistory Resources Page

…church is exposed. Your consistory can use this risk assessment checklist to evaluate and manage your church’s legal risks for the health of your church’s ministry. *This site contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the RCA’s operations and ministries….

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Heartland Youth Impact the World Blog Post

…collaborated with the Chillhowee Baptist Association and Habitat for Humanity. This allowed materials to be on site when the workers arrived. The event involved more than physical labor, although that was a key part. The students also got to know other members of their work team and built deeper relationships with the homeowners they were serving. At the end of…

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Starting a Church Plant Page

…congregations. They often function in a multi-site model. These classic church plants are the backbone of RCA church planting. They grow to be self-sustaining and independent churches that become sending churches themselves. Evaluate your church plant location: Request a free MissionInsite report to learn the demographics on your potential church’s neighborhood. Take assessments: Email equip@rca.org to take assessments that measure…

Jesse Tree Resources Page

…you read a Bible story about someone on Jesus’s family tree and hang an ornament symbolizing the story on your Jesse Tree. As you decorate your tree, you see how God prepared for Jesus to be born through many generations. Explore our collection of Jesse Tree resources, including printable ornament coloring sheets and daily devotions, on Faithward, our sister site….