How do Justice and Faith Intersect?
“In Christ’s name, the deacons relieve victims of injustice.” This is the description that many of us hear each spring in the CRC ordination form as new men and women transition into diaconal work. “Injustice” is a word that, for many of us, brings to mind a variety of images ranging from the government and…
Filling a Deacon Position Together: what are your thoughts?
Recently a Diaconal Ministries Canada staff person was visiting a number of diaconates. Those visits always provide challenging and thoughtful discussions. Here is one idea that came up: “Sometimes spouses share some of the responsibilities and functions of a deacon. At one Ontario CRC, deacons raised the idea of electing husband and wife teams to fill a deacon…
NEW: Third Devotion for Deacons
Here is the third devotion for deacons in the latest set of devotionals from Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC). In our conversations with deacons across the country, DMC often summarizes the ministry of the deacon into 4 areas: community ministry, compassion, justice, and stewardship. The first 3 devotions focus on deacons and community ministry. Each devotion is…
Deacons and Transitions
It’s that time of the year again. And it may feel like your diaconate is starting all over. Here are some suggestions to ease the transition for your new deacons and for your diaconate as you move forward together. 10 Important Transitional Issues to Consider: (follow the links for resources connected to each transitional issue)…
There is something for everyone at the Day of Encouragement!
How can you become more effective as you volunteer in your church and community? By meeting other people who are passionate for God’s Kingdom and their community. By sharing stories, worship, and experiences with others. By learning from experts in a workshop setting. By asking questions and engaging in dialogue. By enhancing current skills and…
Doing it Differently: Empowering Deacons to Serve
Has your church found it difficult to get people to serve as Deacons and Elders? Our church definitely has experienced this phenomenon in the past few years. I think our record was more than 8 “no’s” before we got 1 “yes.” Now that’s pretty sad. One of the things we were discovering was that people…
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