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Guidelines for Benevolence
A useful handbook for understanding, developing, and implementing an effective benevolence ministry.
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May 2, 2014
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A Biblical Perspective on Diakonia
Even if you read last year's Diakonia Remixed Report to Synod 2013, you might have missed this very important study on "diakonia" in Scripture by Dr. Mariano Avila.
June 17, 2014
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Ministry In, To, and With a Community
A brochure from Communities First Association that provides a succinct explanation of the differences between church that does ministry in, to/for, and with a community . . . and why it matters.
June 25, 2014
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New Devotions for Deacons
Diaconal Ministries Canada is providing CRC deacons with a 2nd set of devotions for use at monthly deacon meetings as a result of the positive response to their first set in 2011.
October 20, 2014
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Karl Barth's Perspectives on Deacons
According to Karl Barth, "Deacons cannot be expected to meet all the material needs of society, but they should be permitted to look deeper into the roots of the social issues causing those needs." This and other insights by Barth are shared with us by Dr. David Guretzki in this online article.
February 18, 2015
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Friendship at the Margins
This book is a useful resource for deacons, as well as anyone else engaged in mission and/or ministry with those on the margins of society. Check it out!
June 5, 2015
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Guidance & Resources for Deacons and Elders
If you're a deacon, elder, or pastor in the CRC, I encourage you to read the full report of the Task Force to Study the Offices of Elder and Deacon. Additionally, I've shared other resources to dig deeper!
June 17, 2015
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A Historic Vote for Deacons in the CRC
Synod 2015 voted to include deacons at future Synods, along with expanding the role of the Office of Deacon.
January 15, 2019
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Online Orientation for Deacons
An online and/or downloadable presentation that serves as an orientation and training resource for deacons.
June 19, 2014
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ABCD for Churches in 3 Minutes
This 3 minute video does a very nice job of explaining and highlighting the what, why, and how of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) for local congregations.