The Reformed Deacon a Podcast from the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries
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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.
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Loving Those in Prison
What did you think? Text us!In this episode OPC minister, Lowell Ivey, joins host David Nakhla, to talk about the importance of ministry to those in prison, specifically to the surprisingly large number who are in the family of God. Lowell talks about the importance of a Reformed approach to prison ministry, and points out the profound void that mature believers in prison often feel when they are not enjoying regular interaction with fellow believers, receiving the sacraments and necessary pa...
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PDS V 2023: Promoting and Encouraging Diaconal Work in Presbytery
What did you think? Text us!In this episode, Tim Hopper, a deacon at Shiloh OPC in Raleigh, North Carolina, chairman of the Presbytery of the Southeast Diaconal Committee and a member of the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries reminds us that being a deacon doesn't stand on its own, but serves as part of Christ's church. Tim says it's good that we have presbytery and denominational diaconal committees to aid us in our service, but ultimately, Christ hasn't established and ordained these comm...
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Let Us Do Good To Everyone
What did you think? Text us!In this episode, Rev. Chris Cashen, pastor of Trinity Reformed OPC in Lanham, MD talks with Rev. Adrian Crum, Associate Pastor of Youth and Evangelism at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan. Chris and Adrian discuss in broad brush fashion the scriptural basis and the theological maze of ministering to all, but especially to those outside of the church while taking a deeper look into Adrian's February 2024 New Horizon's article, "Let Us Do Good to Everyone." A common o...
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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: PSE Response to the Kentucky Flood
What did you think? Text us!In this episode elder Mike Cloy from Landis OPC in Marion, North Carolina and elder Seth Long from Neon Reformed OPC describe what it was like on the ground the days after the devastating flood hit Neon, Kentucky and the surrounding counties in July of 2022. Neon Reformed, a struggling mission work of the OPC, sits in an region known for extreme poverty and distrust. Sixteen counties in that region were affected by the "1,000-year flood". Over six feet of wat...
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How the Westminster Standards Relate to Deacons
What did you think? Text us!Have you ever tried to find the word, "deacon" (or elder for that matter) in the Westminster Standards? If you have, you probably couldn't find it, because it isn't referred to explicitly by name. Does that mean the Standards aren't important for deacons to study? Listen as Westminster Assembly scholar Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn describes the profound impact the Westminster Standards has on the role of Reformed deacons. His expertise provides a glimpse into the sp...
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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Overview of the PDC Mandate and the Role of the CDM
What did you think? Text us!In this episode, you'll hear a recording from the Presbytery Diaconal Committee's fifth Summit hosted by the OPC Committees on Diaconal Ministries and Ministerial Care entitled, "Overview of the PDC Mandate and the Role of the CDM". You'll hear from OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries administrator, David Nakhla, who presents the long history of the CDM, which has now existed for 76 years, to demonstrate that a great emphasis of the OPC, even from the beginning, h...
Customer Reviews
Great podcast for reformed deacons of all denominations
I’ve been really blessed by this podcast and I recommend it to all my deacons at my church. Really enjoying the Diaconal Summit series. Tackling some tough topics with grace and biblical wisdom.
I’ve been waiting for this!
Wonderful, helpful, informative podcast! Thank you—for providing a realistic and encouraging plan for those of us who want to do something, but have not known where to start.
Helpful!
It is very informative. Tim was very encouraging. David thank you is a great initiative the podcast.