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Benevolence

Revisioning Benevolence Ministry Worksheet from Access of West Michigan

Guidelines for Benevolence from Diaconal Ministries Canada

Handbook for Effective Benevolence Ministries from Holland Deacons' Conference

Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert

Church Benevolence Resource Materials from The Chalmers Center

 

Diaconal Ministry

Diaconal Ministries of Canada : Equipping Deacons - Transforming Communities

Thrive Diaconal Resources: Deacon Essentials, a leadership development course to equip those preparing to serve as a deacon in the Christian Reformed Church.

Ten Ways to Be a Caring Deacon: from CRC Faith Formation Ministires

Making Visits: from Diaconal Ministries Cananda

 

Community Engagement

Joining Jesus on His Mission by Greg Finke from dwelling 1:14

Ten Paradigm Shifts Toward Community Transformation: How churches are impacting their communities with the good deeds and Good News of the Gospel by Eric Swanson from Leadership Network

Creating Community Partnerships (from NewGround, Diaconal Ministries Canada)

Engaging With Your Community: An introduction to community partnerships 

Community Opportunity Scan: Frequently Asked Questions 

Community Opportunity Scan: Key Components and Principles

Community Opportunity Scan: Is our church ready?

 

Justice & Mercy

Justice: An Everyday Spiritual Journey for Deacons from the Christian Reformed Church

 

Stewardship

Stewardship: An Overview of Stewardship for your Diaconate from Diaconal Ministries Canada

Biblical Stewardship: Living as Stewards of God's Goodness from the Christian Reformed Church

Three Misconceptions About What "Stewardship" Means by Josh Remer, Network CRCNA