|  FAQ: The Deacon and the Christian Reformed World Relief 

              Committee (CRWRC)

What is the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee?

The CRWRC is a relief, development and educational ministry of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. 

CRWRC partners with local agencies that understand local needs.  Together CRWRC and its partners find ways to provide lasting change for people in more than 30 countries around the world. 

CRWRC believes that by helping people help themselves, the chains of poverty can be stripped away. CRWRC is driven by the call of Micah 6: 8b "...And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." 

CRWRC responds to the Micah Call as it:

• listens to those in need and collaborating with local partners to ensure community development is relevant for those CRWRC seeks to help
• makes the most of its resources - including staff, donations, partners and programs
• builds long-term relationships with communities during disaster responses
• assists local church leaders become resourceful for the poor in their community
• promotes justice, advocacy and civil society through Biblical justice education

CRWRC has bi-national offices in Burlington, ON and Grand Rapids, MI.

What is the relationship between the deacon and CRWRC?

The deacons are the voice and advocate in the local church for the support of the ministry of CRWRC.

What is the relationship between Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC) and the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)?

In 2004, a refugee program agreement was approved. This agreement outlines specific ways in which CRWRC-Canada and DMC collaborate to promote the Refugee Sponsorship Program. The goal of this agreement is that the plight of refugees may be lessened as more churches become involved in refugee ministry in Canada.