https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:40:05 +0000 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:58:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-harnessing-god-gifts One example of an effort to work together and “to harness God gifts in the community for community benefit” is the Holland Deacons Conference of Classis Holland. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-harnessing-god-gifts Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:58:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-leadership You may be asking, “What does leadership have to do with my ministry as a deacon? Isn't it the elders and the pastors who lead by ruling?” The more common portrayal of deacons is: deacons are to serve by responding to others when called upon. Network Admin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/deacons-leadership Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:24:36 +0000