Are you looking for creative ways to educate your congregation about diaconal ministry—and recruit new deacons at the same time? Many churches struggle with recruiting office-bearers. Often it’s not because people are unwilling to serve, but because they don’t fully…
With the help of the NewGround program and local partners, new ground is being broken in downtown Windsor; where dignity takes root, belonging grows, and the Kingdom of God becomes visible in the everyday lives of neighbours.
Here is a simple devotion practice that is accessible, relational, and deeply formative; helping deacons grow in faith while strengthening their shared ministry.
For many deacons today, one of the most heartbreaking challenges in their ministry is the rise in scams and fraud targeting older adults. Across Canada, seniors are losing their savings, their confidence, and often their sense of dignity to increasingly sophisticated scams. But deacons can help!
To date, Diaconal Ministries has had limited connection to many non-English speaking churches, particularly Mandarin and Korean CRC churches and ministries in BC, likely due to cultural and language barriers. One small step toward embodying intercultural ministry was to translate our most-used resource; the Deacon's Mandate!
The Board of Directors of Diaconal Ministries Canada is pleased to welcome John Wildeboer as our next National Director.
Posted: August 5, 2025 Featured Image: Photo by Crosstown Impact, a NewGround partner located in Eastern Ontario I am always in awe of the ways God works in our lives and in particular, the way He shows up. One way…
For our final article in this series, what if instead of shouting ‘FUTILE!’, our final "F" word is FRUITFUL! How can these larger assemblies become more worthwhile to deacons and make a real difference in their local contexts?
[Featured Image: Photo by Kampus Production] Guest Writer: Dan Veeneman | May 14, 2025 Faith and business might seem like two separate worlds, but when they come together with intention, they can help bring about justice, mercy, and lasting transformation.…
Written by: Erin Knight | April 30, 2025 Featured Image: Photo by Vie Studio: Have you ever had to make that phone call? The one where you ask someone to let their name stand for elder or deacon? I…
