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Planning a Successful Thanksgiving Church Potluck Dinner: Fun and Fellowship For All

Planning a Successful Thanksgiving Church Potluck Dinner: Fun and Fellowship For All

BY The CRN Team
10/7/2024

The key to any successful event is meticulous planning, and a church Thanksgiving meal is no exception. Start early by forming a planning committee consisting of dedicated volunteers from the congregation. Assign roles and responsibilities, such as food preparation, decoration, entertainment, and logistics. Setting a clear timeline and budget will help keep everyone on track.

A Healthy,  Happy, and Holy Halloween: Ways to Celebrate A Christian Halloween with Jesus at the Center

A Healthy, Happy, and Holy Halloween: Ways to Celebrate A Christian Halloween with Jesus at the Center

BY The CRN Team
9/23/2024

Halloween's modern celebrations often include ghosts, ghouls, and gore, and these aspects often do not align with the values and beliefs of many Christians. However, there are creative and wholesome ways to celebrate the season with Jesus at the center. If you are looking for ways to engage with the holiday in a healthy, happy, and Holy way, here are some simple and meaningful activities to consider!

Running the Good Race: Hurdles for Christian Parents in a Complex World

Running the Good Race: Hurdles for Christian Parents in a Complex World

BY The CRN Team
9/6/2024

In preparation for this blog post, we spoke with our friends and families and asked them to identify some of the top hurdles they face as Christian parents. We came up with a list of five key topics.

It’s About How You Feel

It’s About How You Feel

BY Kayla
7/19/2022

What does your retreat environment feel like to attendees?

You’re Invited!!!!

You’re Invited!!!!

BY Kayla
7/12/2022

Retreats aren’t only for your church.

Demographic Decisions

Demographic Decisions

BY Kayla
10/14/2021

Choosing the demographic of your next ministry retreat.

Lead by Example

Lead by Example

BY Kayla
9/10/2021

How did you act like your role model?

I want to host a retreat, but I’m not a leader in my church.

I want to host a retreat, but I’m not a leader in my church.

BY Kayla
6/3/2021

Anyone can be an event planner, even you!

If you want it…

If you want it…

BY Kayla
5/3/2021

go and get it.

What’s your number?

What’s your number?

BY Kayla
4/15/2021

Total Numbers are not as important as the connection

For the Fun of It

For the Fun of It

BY Kayla
2/10/2021

People don’t go on religious retreats for the fun of it.

Setting & Keeping a Goal for Your Event

Setting & Keeping a Goal for Your Event

BY Kayla
1/31/2020

Establishing goals in order to measure the success of an event