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… in this insert. I'd suggest Calvin Seminary go out and churches go in this category. Surely "Our Journey Together" … Race Relations, Office of Social Justice, Safe Church Ministry and Centre for Public Dialogue. These … into the major ministries or better yet be given to local churches. Office of Social Justice and Center for Dialogue …
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… may not be a good use of their time, especially in larger churches. After all, some people can’t count a stack of bills … gifts received from each member should be noted. If your church uses envelopes, note on the envelope the amount … When should the offering be counted? Some churches have a safe where the offerings can be placed until they are counted …
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… on spiritual health. Assessing the spiritual health of church leaders (in pairs may be best): The goal is not to … First, go to the Word and read the qualifications of church leaders: 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-26, Titus … Christians with firm faith? as sincere believers who are “safe” people you can be honest with? (This is affected by …
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… building a culture of encouragement. It helps people feel safe and affirmed. Keep a sort of general picture in your … Changing the Culture of a Meeting - Or a Church! …
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… struggle. This is a recurring theme in our work at Pastor Church Resources as we interact with pastors and … anything we’ve ever experienced before as individuals, as churches, and as church leaders. The number of unknowns about …
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… take an oath to fulfill is one that is central to the church being relevant not only to its members, but also to … appropriate to delegate the task to professionally trained church members. Resource: Guidelines For Benevolence Other … Disabilities Policy related to abuse prevention based on Safe Church guidelines Christian school tuition assistance …
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… traits of leadership articulated by the Christian Reformed Church’s “Leadership Development Team” several years ago. I … most members slowly turned Hopeful not to just any safe harbour, but to seas where powerful, steady Holy Spirit … • become a regional church not recruiting crew from other churches, but developing their own crew from growing young …
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… and sweeping dirt under the carpet. Yes, even within the church. The assemblies of the church (council, classis, … with other realities of our church life, especially safe church procedures and restorative justice practices. The …
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… Increasingly, church communities are seeking new ways of living in … element is “preparing the room.” Is the place (people) safe? Can I express my doubts? Can I share my experience? … part of the community experience do not help. Creating a safe place requires that the elders begin to speak against …
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… As deacons we are called to serve by showing mercy to the church and all people. We are to show that Christians live … quick judgements and putting up walls to keep ourselves safe. …
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… pressures they were feeling, the frustrations with church, the struggles with family dynamics, and the challenge … the opportunity to share their personal struggles in a safe space, without the risk of being misunderstood by others …
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… of the judicial and legal system, and collaborate with churches, local social groups, institutions of higher … and want you to love Him. And then surround yourself with safe people who care about you and want what’s best for you …