The Reformed Deacon

01/07/2024

10/06/2024

How has your diaconate used The Reformed Deacon podcast? Let us know and get some free t-shirts! Email: [email protected].

04/06/2024

Learn about the profound impact of family visits and letters on Christian inmates' lives as Lowell shares his personal experiences of spiritual growth through correspondence with a mentor pastor. Lowell highlights the importance of viewing inmates as our neighbors, affirming their worth in Jesus' name and how the church community can collectively support incarcerated individuals and their families through diaconal ministry. https://www.thereformeddeacon.org/1849391/15163690-loving-those-in-prison

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21/05/2024

Presbytery Diaconal Committees are gaining momentum in the OPC. Learn more about how they help the local deacon in this latest episode of The Reformed Deacon podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1849391/15077267

14/05/2024

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01/05/2024

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18/04/2024

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05/04/2024

Have you ever tried to find the word, "deacon" (or elder for that matter) in the Westminster Standards? If you have looked, you probably couldn't find it, because it isn't referred to explicitly by name. Does that mean the Standards aren't important for deacons to study? Check out the latest episode of The Reformed Deacon to listen as Westminster Assembly scholar the Rev. Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn describes the profound impact the Westminster Standards have on the role of Reformed deacons.
Orthodox Presbyterian Church

25/03/2024

Are you familiar with Presbytery Diaconal Committees? Do you know who serves on the one in your Presbytery? You can find that here: https://www.opccdm.org/presbytery-diaconal-committees Find out more about what these committees do and how they prayerfully hope to continue to reform on the recently released episode of The Reformed Deacon. Listen now on your favorite podcast player or by going to: https://www.thereformeddeacon.org

01/03/2024

"The book of Proverbs has all kinds of verses, virtually everything in terms of how to be successful in earning money though the problems of the sluggard, the folly of debt. The New Testament, also Jesus, has many parables and teachings about financial issues. And then Paul also brings up the exhortations to the rich. James addresses rich and poor. So I think 300 pages is barely enough to summarize what the Bible says about financial issues." —Jim Newheiser on his book, "Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers" on this month's episode of The Reformed Deacon. Orthodox Presbyterian Church

29/02/2024

RELEASING TOMORROW: Dr. Jim Newheiser joins us to talk about his book, "Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers". He notes that his book is rooted in strong theology, saying "The book of Proverbs addresses virtually everything in terms of how to be successful in earning money—the problems of the sluggard, the wisdom of saving, the folly of debt. The New Testament, also Jesus, has many parables and teachings about financial issues. And then Paul also brings up the exhortations to the rich. James addresses rich and poor. So I think 300 pages [my book] is barely enough to summarize what the Bible says about financial issues." https://www.thereformeddeacon.org

26/02/2024

Concho Valley OPC Deacons-in-Training Tom Rustin and Danny Grimsley adding a roof for a member of the church and repping The Reformed Deacon! https://www.thereformeddeacon.org

05/02/2024

I Timothy 3 gives a clear directive to deacons' wives, so we thought we'd ask Rachel and Michele for their thoughts on family life, living in a fishbowl, and how they've been able to support their husbands in this important, and sometimes demanding role.

https://www.thereformeddeacon.org/1849391/14401381-serving-by-supporting-the-role-of-deacons-wives

25/01/2024

New Episode available now! Listen in as four seasoned OPC deacons discuss three diaconal cases. The first is about a couple who attends church regularly asking the deacons to provide cash, food or gas in exchange for working for the church. The second, a new member asks for a loan to purchase a car, and the third, a man approaches a deacon asking for him to help provide an anonymous gift to a family in the church. Deacons, do you know what you would do? Listen to hear what Bob, John, Doug and Tim suggest. Orthodox Presbyterian Church

10/01/2024

Another fan checks in from Farmington Hills, Michigan. Pastor Harrison Perkins from Oakland Hills OPC proudly wears The Reformed Deacon podcast shirt. Thanks, Pastor Perkins! Say hello to your deacons from us: Phil, Harrie, Dave, Mike, Doug and Steve. Orthodox Presbyterian Church Oakland Hills Community Church

21/12/2023

In this episode, Rev. Stephen Tracey talks with David Nakhla and Jeffrey Roach, a deacon at Resurrection Presbyterian Church in Matthews, North Carolina, about best practices for the offices of elder and deacon to work well together: good communication, joint meetings, using discretion, and practicing joint visitation.

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

01/11/2023

Available now! Go to www.thereformeddeacon.org or your favorite podcast player. Let us know how we're doing: https://www.opccdm.org/podcast-feedback/

25/10/2023

Our own David Nakhla and Tim Hopper talk to Todd and Carl about the role of the deacon on the most recent episode of Mortification of Spin. Be sure to check it out: https://mortificationofspin.podbean.com/e/the-reformed-deacon/

The PCA has been the subject of much buzz on the podcast, but today it’s the OPC’s turn to grab the spotlight. Carl and Todd sit down with David Nakhla and Tim Hopper, deacons in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, to talk about the ways the OPC is working to create a network of deacons within the...

03/10/2023

How does a South Sudanese refugee become a professor at a Bible college? Only by God's grace. https://www.thereformeddeacon.org/1849391/13666003

In this episode CDM Administrator David Nakhla talks with former refugee Ouch Ojullo about his time in a refugee camp and how the Lord led him to Himself in amazingly unique and surprising ways. Okuch, born in South Sudan, became a Christian in hi...

19/09/2023

We had a great chat with OPC missionary Heero Hacquebord MTW'S Doug Shepherd and Crates for Ukraine warehouse manager Ruslan yesterday morning for an upcoming episode! Can't wait to share it with you! Look for it soon.

01/09/2023

In this episode hosts David Nakhla and Chris Cashen find out more about what our responsibilities are as deacons—and Christians—in caring for the elderly. Rev. Brian De Jong, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin along with his brother, elder at Bethel OPC in Wheaton, IL, Greg De Jong, share insights from Brian's book, Honoring the Elderly: A Christian's Duty to Aging Parents. Greg worked with Brian on the book to share their practical, spiritual and financial experience in order to help those who are caring for the elderly or supporting someone who cares for an elderly loved one. There's some great discussion you won't want to miss.

You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Orthodox Presbyterian Church

21/07/2023

Available today! The Reformed Deacon Real World Cases: Be Proactive. In this episode, four seasoned deacons look at four different cases; three having to do with saints within the congregation and one really unique one regarding a visitor to Vacation Bible School.

Deacon and CDM member, Tim Hopper facilitates this discussion with Bob Keys, a deacon from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio, Lynne Hunter, a deacon at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan and Daniel Lascaze, a deacon from Amoskeag OPC in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The consensus? Know your congregation, be proactive, and let the Gospel of Jesus Christ show in all you do.

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12/07/2023

Host David Nakhla talks with Trinity OPC, Hatboro, Pa. deacon Dave Askey about his church's involvement in the recent denomination-wide ministry project, Crates for Ukraine. Dave shares details about how his church worked together in creative ways to bring the CFU project to completion and how the Lord blessed their ministry in very large ways.

We hope this episode will encourage you as you look toward future possibilities to invite your congregation to participate in church-wide ministry projects.
https://www.thereformeddeacon.org/1849391/13041156-encouragement-for-church-wide-ministry-projects

05/07/2023

In this episode, Shiloh OPC deacon and OPC CDM member, Tim Hopper and Rev. C. N. Willborn, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, talk books—books specifically helpful for deacons to have in their personal libraries. From Bible reading plans to reader's guides to books on prayer to counseling, Nick and Tim cover a wide range of their recommended favorites in their discussion. There are even a few websites and videos they suggest checking out. Nick's wide range of insight and Tim's thirst for reading and knowledge on the subject of deacons makes this episode invaluable! Put your pen and paper away. All the books they recommend are listed in the show notes. Orthodox Presbyterian Church

01/07/2023

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