Rev. Joel Vande Werken

Joel Vande Werken is the pastor of Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. Originally from the Chicago area, he served for ten years in Sussex, NJ before moving to his current church. He and his wife, Brandie, have four young children.

Articles by Rev. Joel Vande Werken

Date	Title	Topics
January 10, 2024	Before You Say "I Do" Catch the Big Picture	Dating, Marriage Preparation
December 31, 2023	Praying for Prodigal Children	Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 24, 2023	Engaging Young Children in Church	Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
May 21, 2023	Teaching Our Children Stewardship	Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
July 10, 2022	Talking to Children about Death	Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 22, 2021	How to Love Well at Christmas	Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
October 27, 2021	Journeying Single	Dating, Living Single, Single Again
October 27, 2019	Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?	Parenting, Holiday Celebrations
June 2, 2019	Navigating Difficulties with Your Ex	Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
February 6, 2019	Is “Living Together” Good Preparation for Marriage?	Dating, Marriage Preparation, Sex & Dating
August 12, 2018	Surviving and Thriving after Mid-Life	Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 1, 2018	On Not Being That Kind of Sports Parent	Parenting, Parenting Kids
January 8, 2018	Mentoring Faith in Young People	Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 20, 2015	Speaking Truth: When Can Parents Lie to Their Children?	Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids

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