https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:38:19 +0000 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/online-stewardship-course-going-live-january-2023 Deacons are to encourage their congregations to practice stewardship. More practically, to ask the question: “How can my whole life show that Jesus is my Lord?” Erin Knight https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/online-stewardship-course-going-live-january-2023 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/justice-and-mercy/addressing-other-pandemic “They are good people with lots of potential.” Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/justice-and-mercy/addressing-other-pandemic Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:34:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/covid-grant-helps-church-address-mental-health We recently chatted with Jenn Burnett, the lead pastor at The Well (Kelowna, BC), about the COVID-19 grant they received last fall from World Renew Canada and Diaconal Ministries Canada. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/covid-grant-helps-church-address-mental-health Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:26:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/expanding-our-definition-stewardship It's easy for deacons (and churches) to equate stewardship with money, aka our "treasures", and not really move past that. And why not? The Bible talks about money a lot so why shouldn't we? Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/expanding-our-definition-stewardship Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:50:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/justice-and-mercy/message-diaconal-ministries-canada-director Pausing to Listen and Pray  Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/justice-and-mercy/message-diaconal-ministries-canada-director Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:10:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/if-we-build-it-they-will-come This post by Karla Winham is written in response to the article Top 10 Ways Deacons Can Help During COVID-19, posted April 20, 2020. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/if-we-build-it-they-will-come Fri, 08 May 2020 23:51:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/church-mission Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church is what you might call a typical, sub-urban church. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/church-mission Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:30:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/sparks-fly-maritime-gathering For over 10 years, a day of encouragement and equipping has been held for deacons and church leaders in the Maritimes. This fall, on Nov. 8 and 9, church leaders gathered for a time of learning, encouragement, and inspiration at John Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Truro, N.S. Karla Winham https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/sparks-fly-maritime-gathering Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:24:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/deacons-classis-and-synod-faraway-feasible This month we continue in our series on the four "F" words deacons may utter about classis and synod. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/deacons-classis-and-synod-faraway-feasible Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:08:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/deacons-classis-synod-moving-formal-focused In September and October, Diaconal Ministries Canada and Classis Renewal are running a series on deacons at classis and synod. Sometimes when deacons (and others) think of classis and synod, it conjures up an "f" word or two: too foreign! too formal! too faraway! futile! Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/deacons-classis-synod-moving-formal-focused Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:37:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/deacons-classis-and-synod-moving-foreign This month, Diaconal Ministries Canada and Classis Renewal would like to propose a few of our own "F" words to help Deacons, along with Classis and Synod, move forward and become stronger and better — together. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/deacons-classis-and-synod-moving-foreign Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:52:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/four-f-words-deacons-utter-about-classis-and When it comes to Deacons at Classis and Synod (C&S), what is your immediate reaction? Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/leadership-and-administration/four-f-words-deacons-utter-about-classis-and Fri, 06 Sep 2019 19:12:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/electronic-giving-and-your-church This summer, Diaconal Ministries Canada will be talking about some Hot Topics! This week's topic is Electronic Giving. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/electronic-giving-and-your-church Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:55:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/6-ways-stay-motivated-summer Summer is finally here! In Canada, we cherish these long-awaited months as they seem to go by faster and faster each year. We can’t wait to spend time outdoors, on the water, or just plain relaxing – or all three! Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/6-ways-stay-motivated-summer Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:56:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/becoming-greener-church-caring-gods-creation-part-3 Last month we finished up a mini-series on Creation Care, which we started in April, partly in celebration of Earth Day. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/stewardship/becoming-greener-church-caring-gods-creation-part-3 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:10:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/newground-sunday-2019-offering-materials Worship resources have been sent to Canadian churches for the NewGround Offering Sunday (formerly Operation Manna), scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2019. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/newground-sunday-2019-offering-materials Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:21:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/diaconal-ministries-canada-breaks-new-ground Here at Diaconal Ministries Canada, we believe God is always at work and He calls churches to follow Him into their communities to share Christ’s transformational love with each and every person. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/diaconal-ministries-canada-breaks-new-ground Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:10:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/operation-manna-program-gets-extreme-makeover The Operation Manna Program of Diaconal Ministries Canada has been helping churches establish vital community ministries across the country for over 35 years. The impact on churches and communities has been felt far and wide and for that, we are grateful to God. Diaconal Ministries Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/operation-manna-program-gets-extreme-makeover Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:35:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/it-making-difference-gateway-churchs-extreme-weather The Extreme Weather Shelter operated by Gateway Church has offered over 160 individuals a dry place to rest this winter. So, is it making a difference? For some guests, like Larry ( Monica deRegt https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/community-engagement/it-making-difference-gateway-churchs-extreme-weather Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:30:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/how-could-we-say-no-gateway-crc-responds-need-homeless-shelter When Gateway CRC (Abbotsford, BC) designed their new building over a decade ago, they knew they wanted it to be a facility that could be used by the broader community. Monica deRegt https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/how-could-we-say-no-gateway-crc-responds-need-homeless-shelter Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:55:48 +0000