What Are Churches Doing To Encourage Giving as an Act of Worship During COVID-19?
Whether meeting online or in-person, what are churches doing to spark that sense of worship in how they collect their offering?
Being a deacon involves a lot more than passing the offering plate. Let's discuss all aspects of being a deacon.
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Whether meeting online or in-person, what are churches doing to spark that sense of worship in how they collect their offering?
We want to keep track of money allocated to those in need but feel it's not necessary to ask for extensive information from them. How does your church keep records?
Do you have any suggestions for creative, effective, and appropriate ways to thank COVID-19 first responders?
I'm wondering if the CRCNA has any affiliation with International Needs Canada? Should we support another Christian community development agency other than World Renew?
We have a church/diaconate hoping to help cover the cost of counseling for those who request it and want to formalize the process for consistency and fairness. Got any suggestions?
Can we have the church treasurer write checks on the deacons behalf?
Will you share your church's best practices around tracking ministry outcomes resulting from your visioning process?
Our deacons are planning our annual seniors Christmas dinner and we are looking for a simple and interactive activity. Any ideas?
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a simple and confidential database to track visits with members of their congregation?
The congregation where I presently serve as an interim pastor would like to create a congregational resource database. What's been your experience? What rules need to be put in place?
At our elders meeting we were discussing the need to provide leadership training for potential elders or deacons that haven't yet felt qualified or inspired to serve. Do materials exist?
It's Ministry Question Monday and today's featured question is: "How does your church transition new deacons into their role?"
I would like to offer a roundtable on this topic in the Chicagoland area. Some churches may have retreats? Maybe some other ideas about length of time? Any other ideas welcome!
One of the diaconates in the area of Alberta I serve as a consultant is asking for ideas on how to support those who are part of the 'sandwich generation.' In other words those who find themselves raising children while at the same time caring for elderly parents.
If you are an active or retired deacon, what kinds of things do you do on a regular basis in your service for the church?