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For Pastors Thriving Together A program to support and encourage pastors in times of transition. Women's Leadership Ministry Helping create a culture for men and women to thrive in ministry. Vocational Ministry Assessments Help ministry leaders learn about and take vocational ministry assessments. Grants Pastor Church Resources offers different types of grants to pastors. Counseling and More For pastors, ministry staff, and their families. Pastor Search Process PastorSearch is the process by which churches and pastors can find each other. Consultation Assistance during times of growth, transition, or challenge. Wisdom for Pastors in Transition Resources for those discerning or currently in transition. More Pastor Support Stay in the Loop ‘For Pastors’ Email Sent every Thursday (to the address in your Minister Portal profile). Pastors on The Network Ask a question, start a discussion, or post a reflection. Wellbeing Peer Learning Groups Pastors gathering for learning, care and support. Sabbaticals List of sabbatical opportunities, sample policies, and more. Spouse Support Spouses of pastors gathering for care and support. Dealing With Traumatic Loss Guidance in times of grief. Pastors in Transition At times questions of fit, call, and tenure surface. Mentoring Every new CRC pastor is connected with a mentor. Pastor Tenure Determining how long a pastor should stay in a church. Article 17 A careful process designed to facilitate the end of a pastor’s call to a church. Spiritual Vitality Toolkit Helping nurture your life with God. Learning Continuing Education Preparing for ministry is never a one-time event. Coaches Whether you’re looking for a coach to work one-on-one or with your church or classis, we can help. Preaching Connect with Calvin Seminary’s Center for Excellence in Preaching. Articles, Books, and More for Pastors Ideas for your own learning and continuing education. Specialized Transitional Ministry Information about the pathway towards transitional leadership work. Classis Support Regional Pastors Serving as the pastor's pastor. Classis Forms Including letter of call, transfer of supervision, and more. Other Classis Roles Including church visitors, classis counselors, and more. Connect Connect with the Classis Renewal Coordinator and more. Compensation and Benefits Compensation Information Updated annually with breakdowns by church size and experience. See page 8. Consolidated Group Insurance (CGI) Offering Canadian church staff health insurance and more. Reformed Benefits Association (RBA) Offering US church staff health insurance and more. Pension Defined benefit plan and long-term disability coverage for ministers of the Word. Records Minister Portal Log in to update your Yearbook info, minister profile, and more. Your Public Listing See your listing in the directory of ordained pastors. Credentialing and Call PastorSearch Helping bring churches and pastors together. Cross Border Calls Resources for pastors considering a call across the U.S./Canada border. Chaplains Support for the 150+ chaplains in the CRC. Becoming a Pastor The Candidacy Committee helps credential pastors in the CRC.