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Discover Revelation

The highly-anticipated Discover Revelation study is now available! Dig deeper into the first three chapters of Revelation, where Jesus addresses the seven churches. Study questions are designed to use with both visitors and seasoned believers. Discover Revelation is available in digital format. Print will be available later this month. In addition, three digital lessons are accessible for FREE as you wait.

Institute for Christian Studies Course

Ever tie yourself into knots wondering over the problem of evil, predestination, or divine foreknowledge? ICS theologian, Nik Ansell, will help you unwind in his course The Divine (at) Risk: Open Theism, Classical Theism and Beyond, exploring whether and how God knows the future. Email academic-registrar@icscanada.edu

CLAC Labour Day Bulletin Covers

For this Labour Day weekend, the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) Foundation offers churches a bulletin cover focused on the dignity and God-given importance of work. Learn more and find the bulletin cover PDF here. For printed copies, please email CLAC Foundation Program Manager Dan VanKeeken at dvankeeken@clacfoundation.ca.

Blog

The Power of Likability

As a pastor, I’ve often considered my desire to “be liked” a weakness. But watching the hit series Ted Lasso has caused me to re‑think this.

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For Discussion

Vaccination Status

Do churches have the right to ask volunteers their vaccination status?

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Sent to Churches This Week

Network Blogs and Resources

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Free in the Digital Library

Firstfruits: A Stewardship Guide for Church Leaders - This self-directed study guide helps readers focus on giving from a biblical and Reformed perspective. Includes help with practical follow-up ideas—setting up church budgets, suggestions for personal giving, fundraisers, endowments, and more.

CRC Weekly E-ditions

The Banner - August 9 God Values the Ordinary, The God Delusion, and more 
CRC News - August 11 Reasons Young People are Leaving Church, and more 
Resonate Prayer Points - Pray for ministry in North America and around the world
CRC Prayer Guide - Daily Prayer requests from around the CRC
Think Christian - See all the latest posts
Family Fire - See all the latest posts 
Do Justice - See all the latest posts
Diaconal Ministries Canada - See all the latest posts

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