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The Church as Community Asset
With powerful stories and solid biblical exegesis, Amy Sherman unpacks what it means for the church to be a Preview of the coming Kingdom attraction!
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January 24, 2011
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Signs of Community Transformation
Looking for a short but richly packed starting place for a conversation about how your church might get engaged with community transformation? You couldn't find a better place to look than in this 2 page list of questions and bullet points by Jay Van Groningen.
September 14, 2010
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Money and Ministries of Mercy
When we think about money, we tend to think about our money or my money. Yes, we know that it’s actually God’s money and that we’re stewards of that money. But it’s still easy to keep thinking about money as mine, or as God’s and mine. What’s missing in such thinking is the church. What does the church have to do with my money?
August 17, 2010
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Overture 16 Task Force on Office of Deacon
Suppose that a task force was created and had the potential to revolutionize the office of the DEACON in the CRC. What might that look like?
May 24, 2010
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All Nations CRC Diaconal Work in Worship
In this article, "In Praise of Small Churches", a small congregation magnifies its diaconal impact by incorporating diaconal life of the congregation into the weekly worship service.
April 6, 2010
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The Deacon in Today's Church
The office of deacon is a unique and divine calling within the church. Although serving as a deacon has often wrongly been viewed as a stepping-stone to becoming an elder, each office has its own set of special leadership roles and responsibilities and requires specific gifts.
February 4, 2010
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The Community Opportunity Scan
Does your church know its neighbors? This resource from Diaconal Ministries Canada will help you to see where God is already at work in your community, to help you understand your community, and to reveal ministry opportunities within it.
January 26, 2010
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The Power of a Mission-Focused Church
How to be a mission-focused church?
January 26, 2010
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You Have Gifts!
If you were asked to name your spiritual gifts, what would you say? The Bible identifies at least twenty spiritual gifts that are distributed by the Spirit throughout the Christian community to enable God’s work to be accomplished.
January 26, 2010
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Stewardship 101
As stewards, we are in charge of everything God has given to us—our money, our time, our talents, our homes, our families—everything!
January 26, 2010
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How's Your Spiritual Health?
To help you recharge your spiritual batteries regularly, we’ll look at the importance of prayer and Bible study as you strive to manage your time, seek wisdom, and deal with feelings of inadequacy. Staying in shape spiritually prevents burnout!
January 22, 2010
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So Now You're a Deacon
You got roped in. Or maybe you are now a deacon as a result of a prayer you’ve been praying for years. Are you feeling just a bit uncertain? Doubtful? Skeptical?
January 22, 2010
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Working With Volunteers
How to identify and harness the gifts of the congregation to help the deacons do their work? How to recruit volunteers?
January 22, 2010
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Handling the Money
How to handle money, not just efficiently, but also responsibly? What to record? How to ensure accuracy? How to ensure accountability? You’ll find clear and simple procedures in this excerpt from the Deacon’s Handbook.
January 22, 2010
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Deacons' Meetings
So, what do I do first? Go to meetings; make a plan; schedule offerings. The Deacon’s Handbook will show you the big picture in clear and practical steps.
January 22, 2010
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The Diaconate Structure
Provide new deacons with clarity about structure, roles, and responsibilities. Be sure to look for gifts of service and administration as the following excerpt from the Deacon’s Handbook explains.
January 21, 2010
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Deacons' Mandate
This is a sample of one church's mandate for the responsibilities of Deacons.
January 21, 2010
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Offering Calendar
Use this online calendar, printable calendar, worksheets, and guidelines to help you plan the offering schedule for your church.
January 20, 2010
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Kill the Deacons First!
Could the CRC experience a transformed deaconate? This year? I’m praying for that. Will you join me?
January 20, 2010
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Kalamazoo Deacons Conference
This website features CRC regional deacons' resources, programs, events and opportunities to serve community needs.
January 18, 2010
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Charity Navigator
This website will help you find a charity you can trust using a big scale rating of a broad range of charities.
January 18, 2010
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8 Responses Deacons Use in Weak Economy
As a fellowship of believers, we can’t just leave such disasters up to the marketplace or the government to “fix.” Our congregations need to rise to the challenge of coming alongside our sisters and brothers who fall victim to the economic slump.
January 12, 2010
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In Tough Times, Ministry Remains Focus
Christian Reformed Church congregations across North America deal with challenges in different ways. A recent e-mail poll of congregations in the CRC found a couple that reported they are barely hanging on, but they remain focused on ministry.
January 12, 2010
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Stephen Ministers Expand Pastoral Care
We’re not there to cure or fix. We give a listening ear, a presence, a support, safety.
January 11, 2010
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Nomination Process Sample
From start to finish, here's one congregation's deacon nominating process complete with tasks and timeline.