Deacon Training

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A Deacon Catechism William Shishko A twelve-question catechism on the deacon's authority, calling, qualifications, and work. A Deacon's Personal Library A Reformed Deacon podcast interview with Rev. Dr. C. N. Willborn about books a deacon should have in his personal library. A Proposed Job Description for a Deacon A. G. Edwards Ordained Servant 4 no. 1 (1995): 3-5. A Training Program for Deacons William Shishko Ordained Servant 9 no. 3 (2000): 62-70. Biblical Qualifications for Elders and Deacons Archibald Alexander Allison The Committee on Christian Education of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (1999) Character of a Deacon John Lorimer on the qualities that mark a faithful deacon. Helping Your Congregation Understand a Deacon's Role A Reformed Deacon podcast discussion on helping congregations understand what deacons do. How CDM and CMC Support Local Deacons A Reformed Deacon podcast conversation on how the OPC's Committee on Diaconal Ministries and Committee on Ministerial Care serve the church. Interview with Me on the Reformed Deacon podcast The inaugural episode of The Reformed Deacon podcast: an interview about serving as a deacon at Shiloh OPC in Raleigh, NC. Letter to a New Deacon Words of encouragement and wisdom for a newly ordained deacon. Maturing in Diaconal Service A Reformed Deacon podcast conversation with McRay Simmons on staying motivated and pressing on in diaconal ministry. Pointers for Elders and Deacons Central Diaconal Conference of Reformed Churches Ordained Servant, in three parts (1993–1994). Principles for the Ministry of Mercy Orthodox Presbyterian Church Orthodox Presbyterian Church Uganda Mission Report. Principles of Diaconal Ministry Orthodox Presbyterian Church Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee on Diaconal Ministries Operating Manual (2016). Promoting Happy Pastorates Fifteen practical ways deacons can bless their pastor, originally published in Ordained Servant. Promoting Happy Pastors Tim Hopper Ordained Servant (2022). Qualifications for Deacons A study of the biblical qualifications for the office of deacon from Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3. Reforming the Diaconate William Shishko Ordained Servant, in three parts (1992–1993). Resources for Deacons A talk on books, articles, and other resources for deacons, given at an OPC Presbytery of the Southeast deacons conference. Resources for Deacons: Love Expressed through Mercy Ministries Timothy Keller Christian Education and Publications of the Presbyterian Church in America (1985) Strengthening Diaconal Ministry Through Presbytery Committees How Presbytery Diaconal Committees can promote and encourage diaconal work within their presbyteries. Tender Heart John Lorimer on piety sustaining the deacon's work. The Deacon Must Be Sincere John Lorimer on the temptation to insincerity. The Deacons Handbook - A Manual of Stewardship Gerard Berghoef, Lester DeKoster Christian's Library Press, Incorporated (2012). The Graces of a Good Deacon R.C. Reed on the patient character of a good deacon. The New Testament Deacon Alexander Strauch Lewis & Roth Publishers (October 1, 1992). The Reformed Deacon Orthodox Presbyterian Church A podcast from the Orthodox Presbyterian Church's Committee on Diaconal Ministries, encouraging Reformed deacons in the work of serving the local church. They Must Not Be Double-Tongued John Lorimer on the danger of insincerity in the deacon.

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