Podcasts about deacons

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In 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Paul describes the character God expects from those who serve as deacons. Deacons are not called to be extraordinary people, but ordinary Christians whose lives are being shaped by an extraordinary Savior. They must be people of integrity, proven faith, faithful relationships, and humble service. Their ministry may often happen behind the scenes and go unnoticed, but it is deeply valuable to the health and mission of the church. Ultimately, their model is Jesus, who "came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." This sermon challenges us to value faithfulness over flashiness and reminds us that while not everyone is a deacon, every Christian is called to serve like one.

Listen as Pastor Jordan teaches from 1 Timothy 3:8–13, exploring the biblical role, character, and calling of deacons within the local church.

Servant leaders are vital to the Church! Faithful servants are great examples of Christ to those around them. Every person is called to serve the Lord through serving others. Each year we use this time to select deacons who will lead in this effort. Join us as we look at the standard in selecting these Godly leaders. Chapters (00:00:00) - Beginning of Revival at Clifford Baptist Church(00:05:15) - Moses at 80 years old(00:09:10) - The Ark of the Covenant(00:17:14) - 3 Steps of Sharpening Your Axe for Revival(00:25:39) - Act of Obedience(00:28:38) - Revival Prayer

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08-02-26, "Serving the Church: The Role of Deacons", Acts 6:1-7, David Brokke by Grace Chapel PA

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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This week, as part of our sermon series on the Foundations of the Church, Pastor Alex preached a message centered on Acts 6:1-7, in which he explained the important role that Deacons play both in supporting the Elders and in helping to serve the local church.

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Titus 1:5-9 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss God's desire for order in the congregation and how elders bring the organization of the church into fullness.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26257The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Sunday July 5th 7am (pst) / 10am (est) LIVE-Stream Bible Study on Sunday Mornings... Romans 16:1: We explore the "straw man" & "steel man" arguments regarding a female deacon. Is it an office or just another servant role, and is Acts 6 a solid biblical prototype for a deacon? That and much more as we unpack Biblical  thought on today's topic.

There is no Scripture that forbids women from being pastors/elders or deacons. The two verses commonly used to argue against women in leadership (1 Timothy 2:12; see also 1 Corinthians 14:34-35), are addressing specific situations in the early church. There are various examples of women in leadership in the New Testament.

On this edition of Deacon's Roundtable, the guys are joined by Dr. Kathy Bisher. Make sure to listen live on WSFI 88.5 and WSFV 88.7 FM.

Because deacons are called to serve the church as assistance to the pastors, they must be well qualified and proven to be godly servants of Christ and His people. I. A Deacon's Character v 8 II. A Deacon's Faith v 9 III. A Deacon's Testing v 10 IV. A Deacon's Wife v 11 V. A Deacon's Family v 12 VI. A Deacon's Reward v 13

Qualifications for Deacons - Part 2 Pastor Bill Vine Download 1 Timothy 3:8-13Keywords: deacon, faith, grace, serve

The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels,proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory._______________________________________1 Timothy ResourcesBecoming Like Jesus - Matt ChandlerCreature of the Word - Eric Geiger, Matt Chandler, Josh Patterson1 Timothy series - Kyle Mercer1 Timothy series - Joby MartinNo More Excuses - Tony EvansDoctrine - Gary Breshears, Mark Driscoll

Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 3:1-13Deacon and Elder installation SundayQ. Can you describe the vetting process for both the Elders and the Deacons?Q. Because UBC leads and serves its church by a plurality of Elders, When the Elders are making decisions, what happens if one of the Elders doesn't agree with the rest of the group?Q. What if someone aspires to serve as an Elder or Deacon at UBC…is there anything they should do?Thank you for listening and sending in your questions. As a reminder you can send your questions to SermonQuestions@ubcbeavercreek.com and we will see you next week.

Elders Gabe Harris and Rick Vogt look at the biblical definition of a deacon and discuss the appointing of deacons at Orchards Church.

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How can pastors cultivate a healthy, thriving deacon ministry? In the final episode of this three-part series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how churches can build a culture of servant leadership that lasts. Healthy deacons protect church unity, serve alongside pastors, and help churches navigate conflict, transition, and revitalization with both wisdom and humility. In this episode, we’ll discuss: How you can build a culture of joyful servant leadership with your deacon ministry Deacons’ roles in the life of the church during seasons of conflict Common mistakes churches make when it comes to deacon ministry Why communication between pastors, elders, and deacons matters How a healthy deacon ministry supports long-term church renewal

How can pastors cultivate a healthy, thriving deacon ministry? In the final episode of this three-part series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how churches can build a culture of servant leadership that lasts. Healthy deacons protect church unity, serve alongside pastors, and help churches navigate conflict, transition, and revitalization with both wisdom and humility. In this episode, we'll discuss: How you can build a culture of joyful servant leadership with your deacon ministry Deacons' roles in the life of the church during seasons of conflict Common mistakes churches make when it comes to deacon ministry Why communication between pastors, elders, and deacons matters How a healthy deacon ministry supports long-term church renewal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Associate Pastor Jason White concludes a series entitled Meet the Deacons. Deacons are appointed laity leaders in the church who serve our church in many ways! In this episode, Pastor Jason sits down and talks with Jesse Tucker about his journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ!We hope you are encouraged and blessed!Revival Talks is a series of discussions where staff from our church and members of our community sit down and talk about various topics in light of what is going on in our church, our community, and our world.For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.Support the show

Deacon Kevin Cummings returns to continue sharing with Jim and Joy the inspiring mission and life-affirming work of Deacons of Hope dedicated to protecting the lives of the unborn.

Jim and Joy welcome Deacon Kevin Cummings to share the mission, ministry, and life-affirming work of Deacons of Hope as they dedicate themselves to saving the lives of the unborn.

How do you train and develop healthy deacons? In part two of this series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how pastors can equip deacons for effective ministry within their local churches. Rather than simply filling positions, churches should intentionally disciple servant leaders who understand the church's mission, care well for people, and support the ministry of the local church. In this episode, you'll discover: Why intentional deacon training is essential How to communicate your church's vision and ministry philosophy Practical ways to equip deacons to shepherd, pray for, and encourage others in their service to the church Why trust and healthy communication help strengthen the pastor-deacon relationship How meaningful ministry responsibilities help deacons thrive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you train and develop healthy deacons? In part two of this series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how pastors can equip deacons for effective ministry within their local churches. Rather than simply filling positions, churches should intentionally disciple servant leaders who understand the church’s mission, care well for people, and support the ministry of the local church. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why intentional deacon training is essential How to communicate your church’s vision and ministry philosophy Practical ways to equip deacons to shepherd, pray for, and encourage others in their service to the church Why trust and healthy communication help strengthen the pastor-deacon relationship How meaningful ministry responsibilities help deacons thrive

What is the difference between an elder and a deacon? Can a church function with just one pastor, or does the Bible require a plurality of elders? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert tackles one of the most common points of confusion in church polity: the blurred lines between elders, pastors, and deacons.0:13 - The question: confusion over elders and deacons1:38 - The two offices ordained in the New Testament2:43 - What deacons do: servants of the congregation's practical needs3:18 - What elders/pastors do: servants of the Word and leaders of the church4:19 - Where churches blur the lines between elders and deacons5:44 - Elder-led vs. pastor-led: why that question is trickier than it sounds7:18 - What the Bible says about plurality of elders8:16 - The role most people overlook: congregational authority9:18 - Matthew 18 and the congregation as the court of final appeal10:23 - How faithful churches apply these principles differently12:32 - The sufficiency of Scripture and freedom within firm biblical lines

What happens when a place built on faith, trust, and giving faces serious questions about accountability?In this episode of MX3 Podcast, we discuss church accountability, the responsibility of leadership, tax-exempt trust, offering plate transparency, and why people expect higher standards from institutions that claim moral authority. This conversation is not about attacking faith. It is about asking whether churches, pastors, deacons, and congregations should be willing to answer hard questions when money, trust, and leadership are involved.Our mission at MX3 Podcast is discussing money, motivation, and relevant events. This episode brings all three together through a difficult but important conversation about integrity, accountability, and public trust.Do you believe churches should handle internal financial concerns privately, or should outside authorities be involved when serious allegations arise? Drop your thoughts in the comments.Visit us at www.mx3.vipLike, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about faith, accountability, and doing the right thing.

Matt Swaim highlights tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN where you'll hear a raw conversation from a evangelical worship leader. Jonathan Strate, CEO of Ascension, talks the release of the Second Edition of The Liturgy of the Hours. Gail Buckley Barringer shares the Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, T's Two Sense reviews today's Gospel Reading, and Deacon Kevin Cummings talks about the pro-life work of Deacons of Hope!

What if the most overlooked passage in Romans holds one of its most powerful truths? Romans 16 reads like a simple list of names—26 people we've never heard of, immortalized in Scripture for reasons that aren't immediately clear. But when we dig deeper, we discover something profound: these aren't just credits at the end of a movie. These are real people with real lives, real struggles, and real faith that changed the world. From Phoebe, entrusted with carrying the precious letter of Romans across dangerous terrain, to Priscilla and Aquila, who risked their lives and opened their home for the church in hostile Rome, to Rufus, whose father Simon carried Jesus' cross—each name tells a story of sacrifice, diversity, and unity in Christ. What emerges is a beautiful picture of the early church: slaves teaching masters, women serving as deacons, Jews and Gentiles working side by side, wealthy and poor united in purpose. The central message challenges us today: Are we building the same kind of diverse, sacrificial, loving community? Would we risk our homes, our comfort, our status for the gospel? And most importantly, do we recognize that God knows each of us by name, just as intimately as He knew these 26 saints? This passage reminds us that God is both infinitely big—breathing out stars—and intimately personal, numbering the hairs on our heads and calling us each by name.**Detailed Notes**- **All Scripture Matters** – 2 Tim. 3:16–17   - All Scripture is God‑breathed and profitable, even “just a list of names” in Romans 16.   - The Spirit intentionally preserved these 26 names to teach us.- **Phoebe (Rom. 16:1–2)**   - Sister, servant (diakonos / deacon), patron (financial supporter).   - Likely carried the only copy of Romans from Corinth to Rome—dangerous, costly, yet faithful.   - Deacons = lead servants; trusted with people, money, and needs.- **Priscilla & Aquila (16:3–5; Acts 18; 2 Tim. 4:19)**   - Fellow workers; risked their necks for Paul; hosted a church in their home.   - Forced out of Rome; everywhere they went, they planted churches.   - Viewed exile and hardship as mission, not punishment.   - Tentmaking friendship with Paul likely began through ordinary vocational contact.   - Lifelong, harmonious partners in ministry.- **Epaenetus (16:5)**   - First convert in Asia; Paul still knows his name and story.   - Firstfruits of a Gentile harvest.- **Andronicus & Junia (16:7)**   - Kinsmen, fellow prisoners, in Christ before Paul, well known among the apostles.   - Likely family Paul once persecuted; powerful testimony of grace and reconciliation.   - Example of costly obedience (imprisonment, suffering).- **Ampliatus & Others (16:8ff)**   - Likely former slave who rose to church leadership.   - Early church mixed slave/free, male/female, Jew/Greek, rich/poor—fulfilling Gal. 3:28.   - Masters sometimes sat under teaching of their slaves; the kingdom inverts status.- **Rufus & His Mother (16:13; Mark 15:21)**   - Probably the son of Simon of Cyrene who carried Jesus' cross.   - Simon's forced interruption became his family's salvation story.   - Rufus' mother became like a mother to Paul.- **Big Themes from the Names**   - Real people, real costs, real love, real partnership.   - Church as family: greeting, thanking, remembering, honoring.   - Diversity and unity under Christ, not human categories.- **God Knows Your Name (Luke 19:1–10 & Survey of Scripture)**   - Jesus calls Zacchaeus by name; salvation comes to his house.   - God calls individuals by name across Scripture (Adam, Noah, Moses, David, Lazarus, Saul, etc.).   - The Creator who names the stars also numbers the hairs on our heads.   - He has not abandoned or forgotten us; He is personal and near.---**Practical Applications**1. **See Yourself as a “Name” God Knows**    - Pray personally: “Lord, thank You that You know me and my situation.”2. **Embrace Servant Leadership**    - Look for ways to be a “Phoebe” or a deacon‑hearted servant this week—meet a practical need.3. **Open Your Home and Life**    - Consider how your home/resources can serve the kingdom, not just comfort.4. **Pursue Gospel Friendships**    - Initiate one new conversation at church; your “tentmaking” connection may become lifelong partnership.5. **Reject Status & Division**    - Examine prejudice (race, class, gender, education). Repent and intentionally honor someone different from you.---**Discussion Questions**1. Which person in Romans 16 stood out to you most and why?  2. How does knowing that God preserved these “hidden” names affect how you see unnoticed service in the church?  3. Where might God be inviting you to turn a hardship or “exile” into a mission opportunity?  4. In what concrete ways can your home or job become a platform for ministry, like Priscilla and Aquila?  5. How have you personally experienced God's “He knows my name” care?  6. What divisions or hierarchies do you see creeping into the church today, and how can we resist them?

Who should serve as a deacon in the local church? In part one of this three-part series on deacons, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst explore the biblical qualifications for deacons and why healthy deacon ministry is essential for church revitalization. Looking to Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, they discuss how churches can identify faithful servant leaders who strengthen church unity, support pastors, and care well for the congregation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the biblical role of deacons matters for a healthy church What Scripture teaches about deacon qualifications in Scripture Why spiritual maturity matters more than popularity or influence How to recognize potential deacons who are already serving faithfully How healthy deacons contribute to church revitalization and long-term church health

Who should serve as a deacon in the local church? In part one of this three-part series on deacons, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst explore the biblical qualifications for deacons and why healthy deacon ministry is essential for church revitalization. Looking to Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, they discuss how churches can identify faithful servant leaders who strengthen church unity, support pastors, and care well for the congregation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the biblical role of deacons matters for a healthy church What Scripture teaches about deacon qualifications in Scripture Why spiritual maturity matters more than popularity or influence How to recognize potential deacons who are already serving faithfully How healthy deacons contribute to church revitalization and long-term church health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Associate Pastor Jason White continues a series entitled Meet the Deacons. Deacons are appointed laity leaders in the church who serve our church in many ways! In this episode, Pastor Jason sits down and talks with David Mims about his journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ!We hope you are encouraged and blessed!Revival Talks is a series of discussions where staff from our church and members of our community sit down and talk about various topics in light of what is going on in our church, our community, and our world.For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.Support the show

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Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic teachings, shifting effortlessly between sacramental practices, the history of extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and the significance of consecrated hands for distributing the Eucharist. He considers challenges in families when dealing with mixed religious practices, visions near the end of life, and the complexities of time and eternity. Wes (email) – You keep insisting remarried folks divorce their spouse, move out of their house to satisfy your desire that they not take a blessing from the priest at Mass. Why do you care so much? Why not just be present with the Lord at Mass? (00:35) Rafael - My wife and I are thinking about being Eucharistic ministers. What would you recommend to us to study/prep? Also, my niece’s family did a ritual over their baby. (04:20) Patrick gives a quick history lesson on Deacons and extraordinary ministers touching the Host (07:24) David - My mother has been seeing “people” in her bedroom. Saying the name of Jesus causes them to dissipate. (18:41) Todd - What do you think of communion for the homebound in terms of extraordinary ministers? (25:31) Catherine – What kind of people will we see in Purgatory and Heaven? Is it possible we will see our future grandchildren? (30:04) Lori (email) - Why I’m no longer an Extraordinary Minister of Communion (35:45) Aidan - Catholic courtship and marriage: how would a young adult take an approach to the traditional courtship leading to marriage? (37:28) Janice - About the women seeing things at night: We should pray for those people, because they could be a soul from Purgatory (43:12) Natalie - If God is outside of time, and we can go into a communion with him out of time in Heaven, could we at this moment be in Heaven? (47:30)

In this episode, Associate Pastor Jason White continues a series entitled Meet the Deacons. Deacons are appointed laity leaders in the church who serve our church in many ways! In this episode, Pastor Jason sits down and talks with Jason Jernigan about his journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ!We hope you are encouraged and blessed!Revival Talks is a series of discussions where staff from our church and members of our community sit down and talk about various topics in light of what is going on in our church, our community, and our world.For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.Support the show

Members of a football team have different responsibilities according to the positions they play. The quarterback calls plays, passes the ball, and hands it off as the offensive line blocks the defenders. The tailback runs the ball while the receivers run patterns and catch passes. Likewise, Dr. Barnhouse explains, the members of Christ's church have different roles and spiritual responsibilities which must be fulfilled if the church is to succeed in its global mission. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

Pastor Jason walks through Acts 6:1-7, showing how the early church addressed growing pains by appointing deacons—Spirit-filled servant leaders who freed the apostles to focus on prayer and teaching. When God's people faithfully serve in their God-given roles, the church thrives and the kingdom grows. This message challenges us to be filled with the Spirit, find our place to serve, and trust God's design for healthy church leadership.

In this episode, Associate Pastor Jason White continues a series entitled Meet the Deacons. Deacons are appointed laity leaders in the church who serve our church in many ways! In this episode, Pastor Jason sits down and talks with Sam Abston about his journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ!We hope you are encouraged and blessed!Revival Talks is a series of discussions where staff from our church and members of our community sit down and talk about various topics in light of what is going on in our church, our community, and our world.For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.Support the show

Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders Bishop Hying shares his vocational story. (5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story? (9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders Nature of service in Holy Orders (19:18) Break 1 (21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well? (25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders Form and Matter of Holy Orders (32:48) Dennis - Does the bishop think the restriction on marriage would be relaxed like for Anglicans? (37:11) Break 2 What are some of the Challenges the clergy face today? (44:13) Thomas - Just saw my son ordained to the transitional diaconate. Thought you might like some perspective from the parent of a newly ordained deacon. (46:45) Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordaining Deacons and Priests. (47:53) Annette - comment: Thanks to the bishop and Patrick for their service and sacrifice for the church.

Rev. Dan Kim Acts 6:1-3, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 ESV May 31, 2026