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Coordination or Isolation? Diakonia Between Churches
Are we working in isolation rather than in coordination?
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April 8, 2021
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Recruiting New Deacons During a Pandemic
We've heard from a few churches that finding new deacons right now is difficult. How is your church handling recruitment?
December 13, 2020
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Overcoming Roadblocks in Ministry - Devotions for Deacons
A new set of devotions for deacons is coming in 2021—straight to your inbox!
December 19, 2019
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Sparks Fly at Maritime Gathering
The annual day of encouragement and learning for deacons and church leaders, held bi-annually in the Maritimes, has gotten a makeover!
December 5, 2019
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Deacons at Classis and Synod: From Faraway to Feasible
In this post, we'll talk about the feasibility of attending classis and synod. We'll discus not just the where, but also the when and the how much.
October 23, 2019
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Deacons at Classis & Synod: Moving From Formal to Focused
While classis and synod may seem too formal to some, perhaps there is value in the way they are designed and conducted. Perhaps instead of being too formal, they are actually focused.
October 1, 2019
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New Deacons? What About Orientation?
This post provides a reminder of the resources available for orienting new deacons as churches begin a new program year.
September 24, 2019
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Deacons at Classis and Synod: Moving From Foreign to Familiar
Welcoming deacons at Classis and Synod requires paying attention: both to the receiving and to the showing up.
September 18, 2019
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Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries
Here's a review of Brian Fikkert and Kelly M. Kapic's recent book, A Field Guide To Becoming Whole. The book and field guide are helpful in understanding where traditional responses to poverty have missed the mark.
September 6, 2019
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The Four "F" Words Deacons Utter About Classis and Synod
When it comes to deacons at classis and synod, what is your immediate reaction? In our many discussions with deacons (and other ministry leaders), we came to realize this is a pretty hot topic!
August 26, 2019
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Leadership Resources From Best Christian Workplaces Institute
Best Christian Workplaces Institute is an employee engagement ministry "dedicated to helping Christian leaders and organizations achieve their full potential." Here are some great resources they have shared.
July 30, 2019
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July 2019 For Deacons Newsletter - Living the Call
The summer 2019 issue of For Deacons focuses on the call that is at the heart of the office of deacons. Find stories of deacons living out the call, as well as tools for deacons eager to live out the call.
July 16, 2019
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Bridge of Hope Ministries Sees Appreciative Shift
Bridge of Hope Church in Sioux Center Iowa recently attended a workshop focused on the role of deacons as leaders in the life of the church. Here's what happened.
July 16, 2019
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Guelph New Life Deacons Refresh Vision
As the deacons at New Life CRC in Geulph, ON, set out to define their vision, they resonated with the words of Synod 2016 calling deacons to be not only servants, but catalysts.
July 15, 2019
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Reflecting on the Call to Deacons
In the context of today's world the mandate of mercy and justice that is at the heart of the call on the office of deacon is both profound and challenging. We need to keep the call in front of us as deacons to continue to live into it more fully
May 28, 2019
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Deacons In Leadership
Since 2015 deacons in the CRC have been asked to live into a new level of leadership. The May 2019 issue of For Deacons includes resources designed to help deacons live into this leadership mandate.
April 24, 2019
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The Leadership Role of Deacons - An Interview With Dr. Steve Timmermans
In this short interview, Dr. Steve Timmermans, Executive Director of the CRCNA, reflects on the refocused expectations of deacons laid out by Synod 2015.
March 21, 2019
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Managing The Leadership Role of Deacons
This article reviews the functions that flow out of the 'oath of office' deacons take when they are installed in their role. Find suggestions and numerous links as to how deacons can faithfully fulfill this leadership function.
February 26, 2019
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For Deacons Feb 2019 - Cooperation at the Regional/Classical Level
This issue of For Deacons looks at the benefits of doing ministry together at a regional or classical level, principles to use, and an example of how Volunteers in Service is making this work in Grand Rapids, MI.
February 26, 2019
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For Deacons December 2018 - Orientation Resources
This issue of For Deacons reflects on the role deacons play and suggests resources for orientation to the office as well as providing a well recognized approach to engaging the neighboring community.