Posts by Erin Knight
Recruiting Office-Bearers in Challenging Times
Recruiting office-bearers can be a real challenge, especially when cultural shifts and ministry demands increase. Help has arrived!
Read MoreWhen Justice Flows Like a River
The River Church has adopted a whole-community approach to social justice, recognizing that collective action is far more effective than individual efforts. By engaging all congregation members and collaborating with local partners, the church has had a significant impact in their local community and beyond!
Read MoreEquipping the Equippers
Each January we gather our team of Diaconal Coaches for a weekend of learning, sharing, and rejuvenation so that they can know how to best serve Canadian CRC deacon teams in the coming year.
Read MoreSix Ways to Use our Online Stewardship Course
Wouldn’t it be exciting to see the impact of a church that faithfully manages ALL of its gifts and resources? Use our online Stewardship Course to help kickstart stewardship in your context!
Read MoreMaking Connections at Classis
One of the best ways our Diaconal Coaches connect with deacons is at classis meetings! After doing some introductions, the coaches usually come with a topic in mind to spark discussion and get deacons talking and sharing ideas.
Read MoreOur Annual Report is here!
Each year, our Annual Report is meant to inform and inspire. Inform deacons and churches about who we are, what we do with and for them, and how our work is making an impact. We also hope it will inspire deacons and churches to see what others are up to in their churches and communities.…
Read MoreLooking for Devotions?
Is your diaconate ready to go a bit deeper during your devotion time? In January 2021, Diaconal Ministries Canada partnered with Rev. Martin Boardman of Dunamis Fellowship Canada to produce a set of devotions about partnering more closely with the Holy Spirit as you do the important work you have been called to. Roadblocks in…
Read MoreWhen a Church Comes Knocking
Diaconal Ministries Canada offers dozens of resources to help deacons live out their mandate and calling. But sometimes we wonder, do deacons and churches in Canada even know what we have to offer them?! And then along comes a church that asks for it all!
Read MoreIron Sharpens Iron at Annual Networking Day
May 24th was the Annual Ministry Networking Day – a day when past, present, (and potential!) NewGround partners gather to learn together, acquire valuable resources, and support one another in their ministries.
Read MoreWho is Thrive?
Many of the ministries now make up Thrive were, and still are, bi-national so when information goes out to the churches, it will include things that don’t necessarily pertain to Canadian churches, but are helpful and relevant to our US neighbours. We know this may cause confusion for some of you so let us explain!
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