How Does Your Church Transition New Deacons Into Their Role?
It's Ministry Question Monday and today's featured question is: "How does your church transition new deacons into their role?"
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It's Ministry Question Monday and today's featured question is: "How does your church transition new deacons into their role?"
Does anyone have a printable church year calendar (Advent, Christmas, Lent, etc.) that they use? I'm a visual person and would love to print something like this out.
I'm curious to hear from readers who have set-up automatic tithing. My husband and I go back and forth on this (usually after doing our taxes and finding inconsistencies). What are the pros and cons?
A Network reader is looking for input (Church Order?) on the appropriateness of the pastor's spouse being on the board of deacons. Are you able to help?
I am looking for a devotional (with scripture references) that our family can use to spark discussion and bring God into our dinner or bedtime conversations. Any ideas?
I want to get a new Bible for Christmas and am overwhelmed by all the options. I like to take notes but am not sure I want a journaling Bible. Which Bible do you use? Any recommendations?
Curious, does your church hold midweek programs (i.e. GEMS, Cadets, Bible studies, etc) on a dedicated night?
How does your church promote things like small groups? Do you share from the pulpit, or in the bulletin, or with special launch dates? What have you found to be effective?
I'm curious if any churches have tried composting? If so, how's it going?
Does your church have a logo? If so, did someone in the church design it or did you outsource?
I'd like to thank the volunteers at my church who have joyfully poured into my kids. Any small gift ideas?
During COVID, there are likely many people watching your service that are not members. How is your church engaging visitors at this time?
Where is your church at in the physical reopening process?
My husband and I would like to lead a short Bible study this fall (outside, hopefully before the snow falls). Any suggestions for short (3 or 4 session) studies?
One of the side effects of COVID has been the loss of jobs and/or changes in hours. Is your church doing anything to encourage those who are seeking employment?
How is your church finding ways to encourage active participation in the life of the church at this time?
In the past, the CRCNA had recommendations for a pastor's salary. Do you have current recommendations or survey to help me in this process?
Curious, has anyone made or purchased a Peg Doll Nativity Set? And if so, how did you like it as a faith formation tool? Any tips?
What faith-forming resources would you add to an Easter basket for teenage girls?