How Mercy Ministry in the Local Church Transforms Us All

Not Just a Soup Kitchen is an excellent "how to" book on local church mercy ministries. Written by David Apple, the director of the ACTS Ministry of Tenth Presbyterian in Philadelphia, and published by CLC Publications. The book gives excellent guidelines for the role of the deacon in a local church in mercy ministries. One chapter gives the excellent history of the biblical role of the deacon which was fully developed by the reformer John Calvin (what a tremendous encouraging historical example!). The guidelines for mercy ministries are exceptional and will be useful in all evangelical churches (dougnichols.blogspot.com). Wonderful illustrations of working with the needy. Great book. Available at clcpublications.com, cbd.com, wtsbooks.com, and for Nook/Kindle, amazon.com and bn.com.

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Diaconal and Mercy Ministry Training Oct-Nov

The Fall 2011 Diaconal Training will feature Dr. Tim Keller’s original 12-part training series, Saturday mornings October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19 at Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia. In addition, we will provide answers to present issues people face in diaconal and mercy ministry. Leaders for the four sessions are David Apple (Tenth Pres.) and Manny Hackman (New Life Philly). Registration is $90. Contact David Apple at dapple@tenth.org for a brochure or call 215-735-76588 for more information.

2011 Diaconal Training

The 2011 Diaconal Ministry Training will feature Dr. Tim Keller’s original 12-part training series, Saturday mornings April 2, 16, 30 and May 14. In addition, there will be workshops on The Role of the Deacon, Dealing with Con Artists, and others. Leaders for the four sessions are David Apple (Tenth Pres.) and Manny Hackman (New Life Philly). Registration is $80. For the registration form go to www.activecompassionphilly.org and click on "Training." For more information and group rates, contact David Apple at dapple@tenth.org or 215-735-7688.

Ministry Preparation

There's still time to register for Dr. Tim Keller’s original 12-part Diaconal and Mercy Training series, Saturday mornings October 2 and 9, November 20 and 27, and December 4 and 11 at Tenth Pres. Church, Philadelphia. In addition to the video training, we will address frustrations, barriers, and problems participants face in diaconal and mercy ministry. Leaders for the six sessions are David Apple (Tenth Pres.) and Manny Hackman (New Life Philly). Registration is $90. For the registration form go to www.compassion.tenth.org and click on "Training." Contact David Apple at dapple@tenth.org or 215-735-76588.

2010 Diaconal Training

The Fall 2010 Diaconal Training will feature Dr. Tim Keller’s original 12-part training series, Saturday mornings October 2 and 9, November 20 and 27, and December 4 and 11. In addition, we will address frustrations, barriers, and problems people face in diaconal and mercy ministry. Leaders for the six sessions are David Apple (Tenth Pres.) and Manny Hackman (New Life Philly). Registration is $90. For the registration form go to www.activecompassionphilly.org and click on "Training." Contact David Apple at dapple@tenth.org or 215-735-76588.

Interview about Homeless Ministry

A recent radio interview about Homeless Ministry and our response was just archived. To listen click here.

Compassion Fatigue

Although Scripture tells us “Do not grow weary in doing good,” many do grow weary. Learn about the causes and preventive measures of Compassion Fatigue, Saturday, March 20, 9:30–12:30 at Tenth. Contact David at dapple@tenth.org or mail $20 registration to Tenth (made out to The Clergy Committee). Also featured is a presentation on Teen Challenge ministry.