Being a deacon involves a lot more than passing the offering plate. Let's discuss all aspects of being a deacon.
Jodi
Diaconal Ministries
Stan
Staci
Andrew
This article serves as a quick resource for deacons thinking through their response to their justice mandate. Find links to key resources for orientation, as well as helpful worship resources!
This article helps a diaconate think through how to respond to their call to "be prophetic critics of the waste, injustice, and selfishness in our society" and provides helpful links to a host of resources.
One of the mandates for deacons is "Be prophetic critics of the waste, injustice, and selfishness in our society, and be sensitive counselors to the victims of such evils." How has your church or diaconate lived into this mandate?
In this newsletter, the role of deacons in exercising their justice mandate is explored. Find helpful links and resources on an area of ministry that is urgent for today's world, but can be daunting to initiate.
Let’s make it our goal to move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to holistic responses that respect the dignity of all people.
When we imagine serving, we often think of individual acts of charity, such as visiting the sick or distributing food to the hungry. While these are good things, is it enough?
Find support and connect with others involved in justice and mercy ministries. This virtual meeting space kicks off Sept. 23!
World Renew is excited to host a 3-part series of discussions as we learn to do, and live, both MERCY and JUSTICE. Topics include Creation Care, Immigration, and Poverty.
Before you put the finishing touches on those Christmas giving projects, please take some time to consider the why, if, and how of giving.
It’s time for churches to step up and step into the growing opioid crisis.