What Are Deacons? (with Matt Smethurst)
An episode of the Church Theology podcast, hosted by Kirk E. Miller (kirkmillerblog.com), titled "What Are Deacons? (with Matt Smethurst)" was published on January 5, 2023 and runs 45 minutes.
January 5, 2023 ·45m · Church Theology
Summary
The Bible presents two offices (or formal positions) within the local church: elders (also called overseers and pastors) and deacons, which means "servants." But what exactly are deacons? Who should serve as a church's deacons? How are deacons meant to function? And why are they so very, very important to the health and mission of a church? Matt Smethurst joins us to discuss these matters and more.
Episode Description
The Bible presents two offices (or formal positions) within the local church: elders (also called overseers and pastors) and deacons, which means "servants." But what exactly are deacons? Who should serve as a church's deacons? How are deacons meant to function? And why are they so very, very important to the health and mission of a church? Matt Smethurst joins us to discuss these matters and more.
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