elder/elders
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Posted on May 7, 2012, 3:00 am | 1 comment
Topics: Elders
The Christian Reformed Church during my ministry has gone through many changes in how it worships, functions, and reaches out to the community. Change is a good thing...
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Posted on August 15, 2011, 1:02 pm | 3 comments
Topics: Leadership
The question has been raised about the elder’s role in the governance of worship... It is important for council to establish some guidelines in the area of worship if they are delegating responsibly. In my experience, very little of this is written down in a policy manual. The guidance happens through conversation and, at times, complaint.
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Posted on August 8, 2011, 12:43 pm
Topics: Planning Worship
Some years ago, Elders had to approve the lyrics of a solo; now Elders rarely know the names of the songs before the music starts. Have lay leaders replaced the Consistory in "regulating" worship? Or do Elders still play an active role in setting direction of worship in our churches?
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Posted on June 1, 2011, 2:00 pm | 4 comments
Topics: Roles
It seems like there is a leadership crisis in many of our churches, specifically relating to our council roles of deacon and elder. Many congregations are struggling to find individuals who are able or willing to step into these roles. What’s going on? Why is this happening?
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Posted on May 2, 2011, 9:04 am | 8 comments
Topics: Synod
Who's coming to Synod 2011? What do the numbers say about our efforts to reflect our ethnic and gender diversity in our broadest assembly? What do they say about our members' interest in this assembly? It would be interesting to hear some perspectives on
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Posted on September 23, 2010, 1:31 pm
Topics: Organization
Are you familiar with asset-mapping for involving members in ministry? Do you want to learn some simple habits to show God's love to your neighbors? Would you like to hear some possibilities for youth empowerment? Do you know how to break through the isolation of the poor?
Twenty-five workshops on a variety of topics are available at the Volunteers in Service Leadership Training happening in Grand Rapids on Thursday evening, September 30.
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Posted on September 21, 2010, 8:52 am
Topics: Worship
The practice of worship says much about who we are as a community, what we believe, and what we value.
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Posted on March 18, 2010, 1:53 pm | 5 comments
Topics: Organization
The mail comes and you have an envelope from your church. You suspect it is a nomination letter because it is that time of year. "The committee agrees that you have the gifts to serve as a shepherd elder. Shepherd elders have the responsibility to 'watch' over souls. They must be faithful...
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Posted on January 28, 2010, 1:55 pm
Topics: Spiritual Formation
Listening Groups have one purpose: to listen to God. The people may change, the questions may change, and the circumstances may differ but as we gather together one thing remains the same: we know that the Word and Spirit will guide us to follow Christ and bring glory to God, our Father.
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Posted on January 26, 2010, 1:22 pm | 2 comments
Topics: Community, Congregation
A mission-focused church is always looking for ways to reach beyond its own needs and spread the Good News wherever God gives the opportunity. Mission-focused ministry flourishes in a church culture that says, “We are here to serve.” That sounds simple, but it becomes more complex in situations where the needs of the church conflict with the needs of those outside your church.
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Posted on January 21, 2010, 5:12 pm
Topics: Getting Started, Roles
A one-page example of one congregation's role descriptions for elders and deacons.
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Posted on January 9, 2010, 5:55 pm
Topics: Leadership
The Presbyterian Church of Canada provides their elders with training. THis site gives you a window into their training and provides a number of very useful resources. Take a look.
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