…or people can encounter the Spirit.” That awareness has changed how Devos works with other leaders in the church. It’s the difference between asking, “God, what would you have me do?” and “God, what would you have us do?” Now, there’s more “us.” “We’ve always believed we were collaborative leaders,” she says of herself and Corstian. “We were always asking…
…process leading to stigmatization; to difficulty finding employment and housing; and to poverty, marginalization, and recidivism. “Ah, you who make iniquitous decrees, who write oppressive statutes, to turn aside the needy from justice and to rob the poor of my people of their right…” (Isaiah 10:1-2). We lament the lack of the Reformed Church in America’s awareness and involvement in…
…what to know before you go. Get ready for your trip with resources on budgeting, cultural awareness, team building, spiritual preparation, and so much more. Access the toolkit at www.rca.org/volunteertoolkit. What works in church planting When the RCA started church planting, we didn’t know exactly what worked and what didn’t. But over the years, we’ve learned from both the church plants that thrived and…
…your congregation’s awareness by watching our webinar series on the refugee crisis. Partner. Join with churches in your city or with other RCA congregations across Canada to meet refugee needs. Consider supporting RCA missionaries who work with refugees. Partner with World Renew Canada or World Relief Canada. In the end, whatever our availability, our resources, or our social and political…
…us new awareness of your beauty and grace, and make us worthy to join our praises with the hosts of heaven. For a church administrator God of creation, we thank you for the orderliness of your world. Bless and accept the work of this your servant in helping the church fulfill its task. Remind us that we are accountable to…
…Housing Letter (For the tax year 2020) 2019 Housing Letter (For the tax year 2019) 2018 Housing Letter (For the tax year 2018) 2017 Housing Letter (For the tax year 2017) Resource Claiming the clergy housing allowance and the RCA Retirement Plan View pdf Housing Allowances for Retired Ministers Pension payments, retirement allowances, or disability payments paid to a retired…
…Theological Seminary New Jersey Monica Schaap Pierce Ecumenical Associate Reformed Church in America MI Reverend Donna Field Reformed Church in America New York Pastor Annalise Radcliffe City Chapel MI Rev. Blaine Crawford Minister of Word and Sacrament Church on the Hill NY Rev. Maudelin Willock Pastor Reformed Church in America PA Rev. Terry DeYoung Coordinator for Disability Concerns Reformed Church…
…might not have access to the gospel. Be an inviting and intentional church with accessible and inclusive mission. Connect with Terry DeYoung on disability concerns for your church. Short-Term Mission and Next Generation Engagement Pray: Pray for God to raise up the next generation of leaders for mission and leadership within the church. Give: Give to the Next Generation Missional…
…in the center at this time. Kim expects the center to continue taking shape over the coming months, with a potential launch next spring. In the meantime, existing equipping staff will continue to support churches and pastors in their various areas of expertise: Advocacy and Race Relations, Church Multiplication, Disability Concerns, Local Mission, Next Generation Engagement, Women’s Transformation and Leadership….
…403(b) Retirement Program, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance, and for churches to provide health insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum requirement as required in the Book of Church Order. The pastors Billy spoke to articulated that they would love to receive these benefits, but that there was no way their congregations could afford them. Generally speaking, for a…
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