Tag: deacons

The Honorable Office of Deacon in Scripture and Tradition

This article is revised from an essay first published on April 11, 2022. For a podcast discussion of the original essay, see "Recovering the...

The Ordination of Deacons

THE PRESENTATION Brothers and sisters, on this day we intend, God willing, to ordain as deacons. But if there is anyone who knows any...

A Chart on Elders and Deacons: Two Offices in the Local...

Download a PDF chart/handout: “Elders and Deacons.” The chart/handout above provides an overview of two offices in the local church: elders (also called pastors and...

Deacons: Are They Biblical?

Question: Are deacons biblical? Answer: Yes; the office of deacon is set forth as ordinary and perpetual in 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Philippians 1:1, Acts 6:1–6,...

Board Culture, Church Government, Elders and Deacons

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1305259/8298649-board-culture-church-government-elders-and-deacons.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-8298649&player=small In this episode, Clair Sams joins David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss board culture and church government. Quotes from Clair Sams: Board members are...