Diaconal Practice

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A Deacon Catechism William Shishko A twelve-question catechism on the deacon's authority, calling, qualifications, and work. 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. Balancing Sensitivity and Stewardship in Diaconal Assistance Board of Deacons at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square Ordained Servant 7 no. 3 (1998): 67. Be Proactive A Reformed Deacon panel discussion on proactive diaconal ministry. Biblical Financial Wisdom A Reformed Deacon podcast interview with Dr. Jim Newheiser about his book Money, Debt and Finances. Deacons as Unifiers Chris Cashen, Tim Hopper New Horizons (2026). Diaconal response to Hurricane Florence A New Horizons article on the OPC's diaconal response to Hurricane Florence. Helping Seniors Avoid Scams A Reformed Deacon podcast episode on helping seniors recognize and avoid financial scams. Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence: A Practical Guide to Walking with Low-Income People Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert, Katie Casselberry Moody Publishers (October 6, 2015) Helping Your Congregation Understand a Deacon's Role A Reformed Deacon podcast discussion on helping congregations understand what deacons do. How deacons can care for their pastor A Reformed Deacon podcast conversation with Rev. Chris Cashen on how deacons can care for and encourage their pastor. Maturing in Diaconal Service A Reformed Deacon podcast conversation with McRay Simmons on staying motivated and pressing on in diaconal ministry. Ministering to the Widow A Reformed Deacon podcast conversation with Becky Haney on how deacons can better care for widows. 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. Real World Cases: Financial Discernment A Reformed Deacon panel discussion working through real-world cases of financial discernment in diaconal ministry. Real World Cases: Walk-ins A Reformed Deacon panel discussion on handling walk-in requests for diaconal assistance. Resources for Deacons: Love Expressed through Mercy Ministries Timothy Keller Christian Education and Publications of the Presbyterian Church in America (1985) The Deacon: The Biblical Roots and the Ministry of Mercy Today Cornelis Van Dam Reformation Heritage Books (2016) The Deacons Handbook - A Manual of Stewardship Gerard Berghoef, Lester DeKoster Christian's Library Press, Incorporated (2012). The deaconship: a treatise, with suggestions for its revival in the Church of Scotland John G. Lorimer John Johnstone (1842) 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. Walking Alongside People in the Church A Reformed Deacon panel discussion on walking alongside people in the church.

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