Our Funding
Diaconal Ministry Shares
Diaconal Ministry Shares are the main revenue stream that helps support the activities of Diaconal Ministries Canada each year. These shares, or “dues” as we sometimes call them, are part of the agreement that Canadian Deacons made with each other in the 1960s and recommitted themselves to in 2001 when representatives from every Canadian CRC Classis (and/or Diaconal Conference) met and approved Diaconal Ministries Canada as a national organization.
It’s important to note that Diaconal Ministry Shares are not the same as Denominational or Classis Ministry Shares. We do not receive any direct funding from the CRCNA.
How Diaconal Ministry Shares Are Invoiced
Shares (or “dues”) are invoiced to each Christian Reformed church in Canada and are based on each church’s membership, as recorded in the most current Yearbook.
Each spring, the Diaconal Ministries’ Board of Directors reviews and approves the per-member amount for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on July 1st.
Invoices are mailed out in August and churches are asked to forward their payment before the end of the calendar year (Dec. 31st). As stated above, Diaconal Ministries’ fiscal year runs from July 1-June 30th, therefore we ask for shares to be submitted as soon as possible.)
Each year our budget, along with audited financial statements, are presented at Diaconal Ministries’ Annual General Meeting (typically November).
*NEW* To help create efficiency and avoid challenges due to postal strikes, we have recently set up Direct Deposit for churches to send in their diaconal ministry shares and/or church offerings.
Help Us Grow our Impact
Diaconal Ministry Shares cover most of our basic expenses, but they don’t allow us to grow and extend our reach!
Diaconal Ministries continues to learn and lean into new ministry opportunities so we can keep our resources relevant and up-to-date.
These new initiatives take extra time and money so we look to generous donors with a diaconal heart to step up and fund these exciting new ventures.
Will you partner with us?
Your one-time or monthly donation will help us strengthen deacons and congregations to serve with compassion, justice, and hope.