“Change is situational. Transition is psychological. Without a transition, change is just rearranging the furniture.” (William Bridges)   The CVN staff has changed a lot in the last half year. We have been patient and thoughtful regarding what these changes mean and how they invite us to adapt. Now, we are intentionally transitioning in several ways. That includes deeper work of assessing what we want to become given realities within this network and the world.     We spent time in what Bridges calls the in between of confusion and distress. We […]

Last week was CVN’s annual Membership Meeting.  During this time, CVN staff noted the desire in coming years to honor your needs and potential by finding the right balance between pastoral and prophetic; who we are and who we can become; what we offer and receive from an expanded network of partners. Helping ensure that […]

“Work smarter, not harder” was advice offered by a CVN board member a few years ago. Just as I was beginning to embrace that more, the pandemic hit. 2020 became a year of running from one thing to the next, juggling new needs and ideas, and trying to help member programs as much as we […]

A few weeks ago, my 11-year-old son was focused on what kind of Advent calendar he wanted. I was slightly irritated because his excitement had more to do with what hobby it would build upon, instead of the spiritual journey of Advent. I admit, however, that there was some mystery since he has transitioned away […]

October is different for CVN. But I guess in this year every month is different for everyone. That said, this month stands out because of several new steps we are taking. Each will also require more steps with hope, trust, and awareness – and ideally be with you. These steps come from the desire to […]