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!
Being a deacon involves a lot more than passing the offering plate. Let's discuss all aspects of being a deacon.
Write your own blog post to share your ministry experience with others.
The annual day of encouragement and learning for deacons and church leaders, held bi-annually in the Maritimes, has gotten a makeover!
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.
While classis and synod may seem too formal to some, perhaps there is value in the way they are designed and conducted. Perhaps instead of being too formal, they are actually focused.
Welcoming deacons at Classis and Synod requires paying attention: both to the receiving and to the showing up.
When it comes to deacons at classis and synod, what is your immediate reaction? In our many discussions with deacons (and other ministry leaders), we came to realize this is a pretty hot topic!
In this short interview, Dr. Steve Timmermans, Executive Director of the CRCNA, reflects on the refocused expectations of deacons laid out by Synod 2015.