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Who Supervises the Minister? The Answer Might Surprise You...
Many assume that supervising the minister is elders' work. Not so fast! What about the other people on the team—the deacons?
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September 8, 2020
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God's Story Through Our Giving
If our ministry plans and budgets tell a story, I wonder what story our community hears and sees through us. Watch a recap of the Webinar: Reimagining Church Budgets to Reflect Kingdom Values.
August 24, 2020
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Webinar: Re-Imagining Church Budgets To Reflect Kingdom Values
How has COVID-19 impacted the way we budget, serve, and give? As stewards, how do we generously use our gifts to impact God's world?
August 24, 2020
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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?
August 18, 2020
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School and Church: Creating a Unique Partnership During COVID
As we wonder about schools and their reopening plans, are congregations involved in crafting creative community solutions and ideas to make education for all students a fair and equitable priority?
July 24, 2020
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Expanding Our Definition of Stewardship
Stewardship is the faithful management of all that God has entrusted to us so that creation and all who live in it may flourish.
June 10, 2020
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A Message From the Diaconal Ministries Canada Director
Let’s make it our goal to move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to holistic responses that respect the dignity of all people.
June 5, 2020
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Reordering Life Together
The church finds itself in the midst of transition. Instead of offering "charity" to our communities, what about "investment" with our communities.
May 8, 2020
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If We Build It, They Will Come. . . ?
Sitting back and waiting for people to come asking for help might just leave the church out of the loop right now.
May 6, 2020
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Request Forms for Benevolence?
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?
April 25, 2020
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Grants Available to Canadian Deacons
Deacons who have a great idea for serving their local community right now, but lack the resources, can receive up to $5,000.
April 20, 2020
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NewGround Sunday is May 3, 2020
Is your church holding an offering this year? When you give to NewGround, you are impacting communities across Canada with the love of Christ.
April 20, 2020
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Top 10 Ways Deacons Can Help During COVID-19
Deacons exist to act as conduits through which God blesses others. In very practical terms, what does this mean as COVID-19 continues to spread?
April 18, 2020
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Walking Alongside Your Church and Community Members (Webinar and Funding)
Join representatives from World Renew, Volunteers in Action (Denver), and Lifeline Community Development Corporation (Merced, CA) as we discuss what we are learning and how we can support one another.
April 16, 2020
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Ideas for Thanking COVID-19 First Responders?
Do you have any suggestions for creative, effective, and appropriate ways to thank COVID-19 first responders?
April 6, 2020
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"How Are You Doing?" Assessing Your Congregation and Community During COVID-19
What are you doing to check-in on your church and community members? Here are some resources, and we would love to hear your stories.
April 1, 2020
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Supporting Deacons Through the Covid-19 Crisis
Diaconal Ministries Canada is working hard to put together resources to help deacons and churches during this difficult time.
March 24, 2020
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Deacons, We Need You!
Wondering how your church will meet the needs of its members and community? You can lead the way to create a system of response and hope.
March 24, 2020
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Sample Letter to Church Members - How to Keep Giving Regularly Amidst Coronavirus
Included you'll find a sample letter you can adapt and use with your church regarding giving in the weeks of this coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
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Deacons and COVID-19
As our countries start to "reopen", how are you continuing to help your members and community members affected by the Pandemic?
March 17, 2020
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Community During COVID-19
We’ve been forced outside the church walls. How will we respond?
February 19, 2020
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WITH! A Powerful Word for Community
What would our churches look like if we intentionally worked WITH our communities? This is a key question I asked myself after becoming the new Church with Community Coordinator.
February 13, 2020
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A Church on Mission
With a desire for spiritual renewal, Maple Ridge CRC initiated a Community Opportunity Scan in order to listen to their community, their church, and the Holy Spirit.
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.