Posts Tagged ‘equipping deacons’
Choosing Relationships over (Temporary) Relief
Deacons must look beyond offering only short-term help in their benevolence work. Walking alongside people and building relationships are essential, reminds Drayton CRC deacon, Teresa.
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 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!
Read MoreOnboarding New Deacons
A recent “Deacon Chair Conversation” with six Classis tackled the following question:
“It takes new deacons a year to get up and running, and before you know it, we lose them when their term finishes a couple years later. What can we do to onboard them better?”
Thank you for your support!
Since its inception, NewGround has partnered with over 100 Canadian Christian Reformed churches. As we reflect how so many began with just a seed of hope and see how many have grown into flourishing community organizations, we acknowledge God’s goodness; how He has blessed NewGround to be a blessing for some many!
Read MoreIt Only Takes a Spark!
After a few years’ hiatus (due to the pandemic in 2020), a group of deacons and church members from the Maritime provinces gathered at John Calvin CRC the weekend of Apr. 26-27 for Spark! 2024. Several ministry leaders from the denomination led talks and workshops under the theme “Work in Progress – Joining God Where He’s At.”
Read MoreTouching Hearts, Changing Lives
Hearts and lives are being impacted by the work of deacons in Classis Huron. About 40 people came together at St. Mark’s Place in Kitchener on the evening of April 18th to hear and celebrate how God is at work in and through diaconal ministry.
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