The Reformed Deacon
The Reformed Deacon is an interview and discussion podcast created by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee on Diaconal Ministries. The Reformed Deacon exists to strengthen and encourage the brotherhood of reformed deacons in their God-given role of serving the local church. We hope you'll find this podcast to be helpful to you as you serve the Lord in your church. For more information about the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries, go to our website: OPCCDM.org. Contact us: mail@thereformeddeacon.org.
The Reformed Deacon
Why You Should Attend the National Diaconal Summit in June
Pastor of Resurrection OPC in Matthews, NC, and president of the Committee on Diaconal Ministries, Nathan Trice, deacons Chris Sudlow, Geno Altiery and Mark Palmer sit down to reminisce about their personal experiences with previous diaconal summits, and why it was meaningful to them.
“See, that’s exactly what I love about the Summit right there! You are embedded, surrounded and fellowshipping with a couple hundred humble servants of God. That really is an experience. If you've never been to one of the summits that I promise you will have an impact on you, if you attend the Summit.”
"One of the things [the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries] has gained an appreciation for over the years is just how much a deacon to the OPC are hungry for ongoing practical training in their office." "Presbyterianism in general, ministers and elders have this pattern...this element of church life where they're gathering with their fellow leaders—at least the Presbytery level. And then, of course, in the case of many, in the yearly General Assemblies. But I think that's what these National Diaconal Summits have provided for that third office of Deacon in the church, they provided opportunity for gatherings. The Committee on Diaconal Ministries had a couple of goals for these gatherings—a couple of reasons for their existence. One of them is the teaching opportunity they provide and the other is the fellowship."
The next National Diaconal Summit (IV) is scheduled for June 2-4, 2022 in Wheaton, Illinois. If you haven't made the commitment to be there, this episode may just convince you that, as a deacon, an opportunity like this is rare, unique and amazing—a not-to-miss experience.
Referenced in this episode:
Past National Diaconal Summit Videos
Contact OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries
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