The Reformed Deacon
Interview with Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
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In this episode, deacon Tim Hopper, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC, talks with author Dr. Cornelis Van Dam, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament studies at Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Van Dam joins us to speak about his book, The Deacon: Biblical Foundations for Today’s Ministry of Mercy , the biblical office of deacon, its history, both in the Old and New Testaments as well as the Church’s responsibility to provide for those in need.
Referenced in this episode:
- The Ministry of Mercy for Today by P Y DeJong (reprinted in Ordained Servant v. 3, no. 3, 1994)
- The Deacons Handbook: A Manual of Stewardship by Gerard Berghoef, Lester DeKoster
- Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road, Third Edition by: Timothy J. Keller
- Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church by: Matt Smethurst
- Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by: Ed Welch
- OPC National Diaconal Summit IV 2022
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. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.
What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address.
In this episode, deacon Tim Hopper, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC, talks with author Dr. Cornelis Van Dam, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament studies at Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Van Dam joins us to speak about his book, The Deacon: Biblical Foundations for Today’s Ministry of Mercy , the biblical office of deacon, its history, both in the Old and New Testaments as well as the Church’s responsibility to provide for those in need.
Referenced in this episode:
- The Ministry of Mercy for Today by P Y DeJong (reprinted in Ordained Servant v. 3, no. 3, 1994)
- The Deacons Handbook: A Manual of Stewardship by Gerard Berghoef, Lester DeKoster
- Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road, Third Edition by: Timothy J. Keller
- Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church by: Matt Smethurst
- Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by: Ed Welch
- OPC National Diaconal Summit IV 2022
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. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.