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Do Church Elders Need to Send Their Children to Christian Schools?
Is there something that dictates Christian education for children of elders?
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August 12, 2010
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How do you deal with a church member who wishes to marry a non-believer?
I would like to know how other elders/consistories have dealt with a situation where one of their active members have chosen to marry someone that is not a believer. How to provide discipline in matters such as that while caring continuing to show love and care. Especially when the person decides to go ahead anyway.
July 14, 2010
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Is network marketing an appropriate business for an Elder to engage in?
I recently was asked this question. How would you answer it? Is it OK for an elder to do network marketing business just like life insurance?
October 22, 2010
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How can we revitalize a church that is struggling financially and physically?
I am looking for ideas to help a church that is struggling financially & physically to be revitalized. Our pastor is leaving & when that was announced, everyone started talking about leaving. A number have left already & it makes the burden for those staying even greater. Thanks for your input.
March 20, 2012
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Dr. Wayne Dyer's Positive and Motivational Thinking for the Spiritual Conscience
Has anyone had discussions about Dr. Wane Dyer’s material? Is there an element of truth with a lot of wrong understanding? Or is the whole thing ‘out ta lunch’?
August 8, 2012
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Do you have any sample formats or guidelines for writing competent minutes of elder meetings?
Wondering if there is an administrative handbook for Church record-keeping? Do you have any ready to use templates of minutes for council or eder meetings?
October 13, 2012
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Concerns About an Elder
I was a member of a congregation that elected a man to become an Elder without knowing his true background. What next steps should I take?
October 23, 2012
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I have read the book The Empty Pew is there Information about ministry to inactives?
Is there information on line which would be helpful when thinking about a ministry to inactives?
October 16, 2012
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Should wine or grape juice be served at Communion?
We currently serve both wine and grape juice, giving parishioners a choice. But we also have several AA groups that use our facility during the week, and know that they have an open invitation to worship with us. There are a couple of members who have strong objection to switching to all grape juice, so it would also be a pastoral issue to switch. Does the presence of wine in the communion tray offer too strong a temptation to a recovering alcoholic?
November 21, 2012
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Responding to Gay Christians in the Church - Webinar
This webinar will reflect on the stories of gay Christians and encourage transformational dialogue that honours our convictions and commitments.
January 26, 2010
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Welcome - Start a Conversation
This space is for you. Ask your question. Make your request. Wonder out loud. Start the conversations.
January 10, 2013
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How Much Information Do Elders Have on Members' Financial Offerings to the Church?
What is a pastoral way to handle the information that we have? How do other churches deal with what people see as "sensitive" information?
January 11, 2013
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If an elder resigns, can the council appoint his replacement or does the congregation need to vote?
Does the person who is chosen to complete the term of an elder who resigns need to be installed if he has served as an elder before?
January 17, 2013
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Do you have a policy re weddings?
Further to the Church Order, has anyone formulated a policy or guideline to determine under what conditions a couple can be married in your church? Question came up in a Consistory meeting, thinking about past marriages between believers and non-believers who subsequently disappeared. What about facilities rentals?
February 6, 2013
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Moral Injury and Soul Repair Webinar
In this webinar, Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock and Chaplain Herman Keizer discuss the definition and causes of moral injury, how it differs from post-traumatic stress disorder and what’s involved in the recovery process. They also share about the importance of congregations and communities in the process of soul repair.
April 5, 2013
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Where can I download Membership transfer forms?
Was supprised when a search for Member transfer forms came up blank? How do I get one online?
April 8, 2013
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Elder/Deacon Nominees?
What are effective ways to get people to stand for church leadership positions?
April 30, 2013
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Resources for Elders: Visiting and More
Here are two webinars for Elders (and all interested parties). If you happen to miss them, no worries, recordings are available.
July 16, 2013
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Faith Alive Resources for Elders and Deacons
Faith Alive Christian Resources has several resources to help elders and deacons minister more effectively — from training new elders and deacons, to pastoral care, to education and administration.
July 23, 2013
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What Are the Advantages/Benefits of Elder Calls and Homebound Communion?
Reflecting on all the people in my life who are now with God in Glory, I realise that listening and hearing their life experiences help form my future role as an 'aging' elder.
September 2, 2013
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Elder Visitation in the 21st Century
How many of the CRCs in NA can say that their elders are doing a fantastic job of consistently caring for the people they are assigned to shepherd in their "district"? Are your elders making visits?
October 1, 2013
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Anyone Have a Communion Liturgy They Use for the Homebound in Their Congregations?
We are looking for a communion liturgy that can be used in homes with members who are homebound due to illness, etc. Has anyone created such a liturgy? If so, would you be willing to share?
December 5, 2013
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Do Previous Elders Need to Re-Sign the Covenant for Office Bearers If Serving at a New Church?
When a person who has served as in elder in a CRC, and therefore has already signed the Covenant for Office Bearers there, moves to a new CRC and is elected elder, does he need to sign the Covenant for Office Bearers in his new church?
January 10, 2014
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Do You Have a Conflict Resolution Policy?
Our Consistory has asked the Council Executive to look into proposing a “policy”, or set of guidelines, that can be implemented in the event of a conflict arising within our community that requires some guidance from outside the conflict to resolve in a pastoral manner.
January 21, 2014
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Transfer Lapsed Members?
We have a family requesting transfer to another CRC they have been attending for 7 years. They were declared lapsed in 2009. Is it still appropriate to send a letter of transfer?