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Overcoming Roadblocks in Ministry - Devotions for Deacons
A new set of devotions for deacons is coming in 2021—straight to your inbox!
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October 1, 2019
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New Deacons? What About Orientation?
This post provides a reminder of the resources available for orienting new deacons as churches begin a new program year.
September 18, 2019
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Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries
Here's a review of Brian Fikkert and Kelly M. Kapic's recent book, A Field Guide To Becoming Whole. The book and field guide are helpful in understanding where traditional responses to poverty have missed the mark.
August 26, 2019
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Leadership Resources From Best Christian Workplaces Institute
Best Christian Workplaces Institute is an employee engagement ministry "dedicated to helping Christian leaders and organizations achieve their full potential." Here are some great resources they have shared.
July 30, 2019
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July 2019 For Deacons Newsletter - Living the Call
The summer 2019 issue of For Deacons focuses on the call that is at the heart of the office of deacons. Find stories of deacons living out the call, as well as tools for deacons eager to live out the call.
July 16, 2019
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Bridge of Hope Ministries Sees Appreciative Shift
Bridge of Hope Church in Sioux Center Iowa recently attended a workshop focused on the role of deacons as leaders in the life of the church. Here's what happened.
July 16, 2019
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Guelph New Life Deacons Refresh Vision
As the deacons at New Life CRC in Geulph, ON, set out to define their vision, they resonated with the words of Synod 2016 calling deacons to be not only servants, but catalysts.
May 28, 2019
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Deacons In Leadership
Since 2015 deacons in the CRC have been asked to live into a new level of leadership. The May 2019 issue of For Deacons includes resources designed to help deacons live into this leadership mandate.
March 21, 2019
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Managing The Leadership Role of Deacons
This article reviews the functions that flow out of the 'oath of office' deacons take when they are installed in their role. Find suggestions and numerous links as to how deacons can faithfully fulfill this leadership function.
February 26, 2019
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For Deacons Feb 2019 - Cooperation at the Regional/Classical Level
This issue of For Deacons looks at the benefits of doing ministry together at a regional or classical level, principles to use, and an example of how Volunteers in Service is making this work in Grand Rapids, MI.
February 26, 2019
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For Deacons December 2018 - Orientation Resources
This issue of For Deacons reflects on the role deacons play and suggests resources for orientation to the office as well as providing a well recognized approach to engaging the neighboring community.