January 20, 2010
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Kill the Deacons First!
Could the CRC experience a transformed deaconate? This year? I’m praying for that. Will you join me?
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January 20, 2010
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Kalamazoo Deacons Conference
This website features CRC regional deacons' resources, programs, events and opportunities to serve community needs.
January 18, 2010
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I Do, God Helping Me
I admit I wasn't taking this as seriously as I should have been. Greg called one day saying my name was up for nomination to deacon. Would I prayerfully consider keeping my name in the ring? I went through the common process of debating the time constraints and responsibilities with the opportunity for church leadership. You know...
January 18, 2010
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Charity Navigator
This website will help you find a charity you can trust using a big scale rating of a broad range of charities.
January 18, 2010
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8 Responses Deacons Use in Weak Economy
As a fellowship of believers, we can’t just leave such disasters up to the marketplace or the government to “fix.” Our congregations need to rise to the challenge of coming alongside our sisters and brothers who fall victim to the economic slump.
January 12, 2010
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In Tough Times, Ministry Remains Focus
Christian Reformed Church congregations across North America deal with challenges in different ways. A recent e-mail poll of congregations in the CRC found a couple that reported they are barely hanging on, but they remain focused on ministry.
January 12, 2010
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Stephen Ministers Expand Pastoral Care
We’re not there to cure or fix. We give a listening ear, a presence, a support, safety.
January 11, 2010
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Nomination Process Sample
From start to finish, here's one congregation's deacon nominating process complete with tasks and timeline.
January 11, 2010
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The Compassionate Congregation
This book from Faith Alive includes first-hand stories, practical advice, and resources to help churches care for people in a wide range of difficult situations. Includes sections on AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, depression, troubled relationships, single parenting, substance abuse, and more.
January 11, 2010
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Communities First Association
A World Renew partner organization that helps deacons, churches, and communities engage in wholistic, long-term, and structural responses to poverty.
January 11, 2010
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Barnabas Foundation
This is the website for the Barnabas Foundation which provides guidance and assistance to Christians to help them grow in their understanding of biblical stewardship.
January 11, 2010
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Diaconal Ministries Canada
A CRC ministry that inspires, equips and encourages deacons, churches and their partners in transforming communities with the love of Christ.
January 11, 2010
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Kids Hope USA
CRC congregations are partnering to give hope to at-risk elementary school children through caring relationships. Visit this website and see how this is done.
January 11, 2010
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Volunteers in Service
Volunteers In Service enables churches to be Christ's servants in their communities in West Michigan by providing the training and resources they need to answer the call to serve others.
November 24, 2009
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Oh My Aching Comfort Zone!
Oh my aching comfort zone! This morning my file folder ripped and a bunch of stuff filed out onto the floor. There was an article by Plantinga on how do we know if we are REALLY -- I mean REALLY -- real followers of Jesus. What it comes down to is whether I'm willing to pay the COST. Do my "good deeds" COST me something?
September 1, 2009
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On the Road
"We are always on the road..." John Calvin. That's a Calvin quote from the Christianity Today of September 2009. When I read Meehan's book on Calvin, I was surprised to discover that Calvin had lived a chunk of his life on the run, fearing persecution, worshipping in caves sometimes.
August 3, 2009
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Transformation
Could this be the moment? I get a little uneasy when I hear people talking so glibly about "kairos moments". So I hesitate to even suggest one may be upon us, BUT....Consider this cluster of stuff that has sort of congealed in my consciousness recently: there's the employment and foreclosure crisis as background to remind us of...
July 15, 2009
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Deaconal Prophets, Prophetic Deacons
I am not used to thinking of Amos and Micah when I think of deacons! But there's that phrase right in the CRCNA form that "charges" the deacons: "Be prophetic critics of the waste, injustice, and selfishness in our society...." AND, "be sensitive counselors to the victims of such evils..." "Let your lives be above reproach." An amazing echo of...