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Posted on May 15, 2012, 1:30 am
Topics: Getting Started, Roles
TOMORROW (May 16th, noon) we have the opportunity to participate in a webinar geared specifically to the work of deacons. Join Bernita Tuinenga and Dave Ellens as they identify the main roles of the deacon, discuss how they can be more effective with benevolence needs, and learn how to encourage good stewardship...
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Posted on August 16, 2011, 8:19 am | 10 comments
Topics: Denomination, Getting Started
When I became a deacon I got a giant binder of information. I loved it! The year after me someone got that same binder and was totally overwhelmed. I wonder if a gradual training program would be a better way of introducing new deacons to their role? The Office of Deacon Task Force is currently exploring this idea, and looking for your input!
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Posted on October 26, 2010, 2:12 pm
Topics: Deacons
Here's a church that has thought long and hard about the role of deacon. Here's a job description that expresses that good thinking. AND here's a job opening you need to check out!
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Posted on July 12, 2010, 12:17 pm
The Christian Reformed Church wants to assist your smaller church in utilizing technology effectively and efficiently so that you can focus your energy on growing your church instead of figuring out how to operate equipment. To do this the Sustaining Congregational Excellence (SCE) program established two grants, the first provides up to $1,000 US for equipment in your church. The second provides up to $500 US for training on equipment in your church.
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Posted on May 27, 2010, 1:17 pm
Small Group leaders plan their calendars to grow group members. How will you plan to grow love for God in your group? Perhaps you have chosen a Bible or book study that is twelve weeks long. Put those dates on your calendar. What other ways could you encourage love toward God?
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Posted on May 27, 2010, 1:11 pm
A calendar for Small Group leaders and coordinators to help implement the vision of their ministry.
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Posted on May 25, 2010, 4:14 pm
Topics: Small Group Resources
Those involved in church leadership on a variety of fronts will find valuable samples, downloads, training tools and opportunities to connect with other leaders.
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Posted on May 25, 2010, 3:30 pm
Topics: Small Group Resources
This website is sure to keep you aware of what's happening on the front lines of small group ministry.
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Posted on May 24, 2010, 11:50 am
Topics: Small Group Resources
If you're looking for practical resources, training tools, ways to organize your ministry, or vision casting articles, this is the place to go. A free newsletter is available, but full access of the site is well worth the annual fee.
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Posted on May 17, 2010, 10:23 am
Topics: Caring
Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour certification course to help people better understand mental illness and respond to psychiatric emergencies. In addition, it has been proven to reduce stigma and to improve the mental health of those who take this training.
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Posted on May 17, 2010, 10:17 am
Topics: Caring
Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour certification course to help people better understand mental illness and respond to psychiatric emergencies. In addition, it has been proven to reduce stigma and to improve the mental health of those who take this training.
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Posted on May 6, 2010, 3:45 pm | 2 comments
Topics: Global Partnerships
Some things are just better said in Spanish than in English. In my Spanish Bible Romans 6:13b literally says, “Present yourselves to God as the living among the dead, and your members to God as instruments of justice.” (Emphasis added.) "Vivos entre los muertos" or the living among the dead is a striking image of the nature of Christian witness. This image became real for me last week while I was in El Salvador visiting Seeds of a New Creation (www.casasemillas.org), a CRCNA partner organization supported by grants from CRWM and Back to God Ministries International.
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Posted on January 26, 2010, 1:13 pm
Topics: Stewardship
The question you want people in your congregation to be asking themselves is “How can my whole life show that Jesus is my Lord?” That’s different than asking, “How much money do I have to give to the church?” Learning to be a good steward of all God has entrusted to us is part of our sanctification and reflects our spiritual walk with God. Your goal is to...
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Posted on January 26, 2010, 12:43 pm
Topics: Safe Church Team
Because all forms of abuse harm both the victim and the offender, we should take the steps necessary to prevent abuse. And because all forms of abuse bring chaos to a congregation, we should take the steps necessary to create a safe culture within our churches.
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Posted on January 21, 2010, 11:15 am
Topics: Getting Started
Everything you need to know about being a deacon, all in one little book from Faith Alive.
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