Ep. 125 - What Are Deacons For? - Dr. Cornelis Van Dam

Joining us for a two-part series on the office bearers of the Church is returning guest, Dr. Van Dam. We discuss his book, The Deacon, examining the biblical foundations for the ministry of mercy, the arguments for and against deaconesses, and how we can effectively support the work of deacons in our own churches. We hope this episode gives you a revived appreciation for the deaconry as they carry out the work of Christ amongst the needy. Be sure to check out the list of related resources below. The Deacon.  Ep. 122 - Money Doesn't Heal Poverty 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Old Testament 13:30 - New Testament 23:00 - Voting vs. Casting Lots 25:00 - Qualifications 27:00 - Deaconess 36:00 - How Women Serve 40:00 - Deacons are not second-class 46:30 - Consistory vs. Council 50:00 - Separation of Budget and Deaconry 54:00 - Deacon’s & the Lord’s Supper 57:00 - Giving in the Worship Service 1:01:00 - Deacons as Stewards 1:11:00 - Family First 1:19:00 - The State BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!