Deacons Conference - 2008

Below are materials from the 2008 Deacons Conference

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The Principles of The Work of The Diaconate

• Outline
• MP3 Audio Download - High Quality - Smaller

Instructing In Stewardship

• Deacons Prayer
• Outline
• Slides
• MP3 Audio Download - High Quality - Smaller

Being a Deacon in A Tough Economy

• MP3 Audio Download - High Quality - Smaller
• The book Mr. Langerak recomended is "The Ministry of Mercy for Today" by Peter Y. De Young. The origional was published by Baker Book House of Grand Rapids in 1952 and is out of print. It appears it was reprinted and can be bought from Amazon.com. The ISBN number is 1592444350

Other Resources

These are other resources that may be of use for deacons. If you have something that may be usefule here, email it to Jon Drnek

Standard Bearer Articles

• The Relation of the Deacons to the Consistory (1) - By Martin Swart
• The Relation of the Deacons to the Consistory (2) - By Martin Swart
• The Relation of the Deacons to the Consistory (3) - By Martin Swart

Rev. Kuiper's Articles

• The Relationship of the Diaconate to the Other Special Offices
• The History of the Diaconate (1) - Its Institution
• The History of the Diaconate (2) - Its Deformation
• The History of the Diaconate (3) - Its Place in Christendom since the Reformation
• The History of the Diaconate (4) - Its Place in the Reformed Churches
• The Basis for the Diaconate (1) - God's Care for His Poor
• The Basis for the Diaconate (2) - Christ, Our Merciful High Priest
• The Nature of the Diaconate (1) - An Office of Authority
• Authority and Confidentiality
• The Nature of the Diaconate (2) - An Office of Administrative Service
• The Nature of the Diaconate (3) - The Office of Mercy
• The Qualifications of Deacons (1) - An Important Subject
• The Qualifications of Deacons (2) - A High Standard
• The Qualifications of Deacons (3) - Male Recipients of God's Grace
• The Qualifications of Deacons (4) - Full of the Holy Spirit, Wisdom, and Faith
• The Qualifications of Deacons (5) - Godly in Their Conduct
• The Qualifications of Deacons (6) - Their Family Situation
• The Qualifications of Deacons (7) - Their Proving
• The Reward of Using the Office of Deacon Well
• The Election and Installation of Deacons (1) - Biblical Principles
• The Election and Installation of Deacons (2) - The Congregation’s Role
• The Election and Installation of Deacons (3) - The Council's Supervision
• The Election and Installation of Deacons (4) - The Nominee’s Calling
• The Election and Installation of Deacons (5) - The Installation Ceremony
• The Election and Installation of Deacons (6) - Tenure of Office
• The Election and Installation of Deacons (7) - Resignation and Removal From Office
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (1) - An Overview
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (2) - Procuring Many Good Means for the Relief of the Poor
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (3) - Determining Need
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (4) - Distributing the Alms
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (5) - Visiting and Comforting the Distressed
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (6) - Looking for Those in Need
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (7) - Caring for the Believing Poor Outside the Congregation
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (8) - Caring for the Poor Outside the Household of Faith
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (9) - Caring for the Poor Who Move Away from the Congregation
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (10) - A Mutual Understanding with Civil Poor-Relief Organizations
• The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (11) - Keeping in Touch with the Directors of Institutions of Mercy
• The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (1): The Propriety of Such Care
• The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (2): The Example of Calvin's Geneva: The Hospital
• The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (3): The Example of Calvin's Geneva: The "Funds"
• The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (4): The Example of Calvin's Geneva: An Evaluation
• The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (5): Implementing the Practice Today
• The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (6): A Modest Proposal for Protestant Reformed Retirement Facilities
• The Prophetic Aspect of the Deacons' Work (1) The Argument That There Is Such an Aspect
• The Prophetic Aspect of the Deacons' Work (2): Implementing This Aspect
• Deacons' Meetings (1): Their Benefits
• Deacons' Meetings (2): A View from the Observers' Gallery
• Deacons' Meetings (2): A View from the Observers' Gallery (continued)
• The Deacons' Relationship to the Consistory (1): The Confessional and Scriptural Indication of Such a Relationship
• The Deacons' Relationship to the Consistory (2): The Necessity of Such a Relationship
• The Deacons' Relationship to the Consistory (3): The Council Meetings
• The Deacons' Relationship to the Consistory (4): The Consistory Meetings to Which Deacons Are Added
• Preparing for the Office of Deacon (1) Desiring the Office
• Preparing for the Office of Deacon (2) Educating Oneself and Supporting One's Officebearers
• Preparting for the Office of Deacon (3) Being Qualified and Being Involved
• The Congregation's Support of Her Diaconate (1) The Calling of the Whole Congregation
• The Congregation's Support of Her Diaconate (2) Principles of Giving
• The Congregation's Support of Her Diaconate (3) An Act of Worship
• The Congregation's Support of Her Diaconate (4) The Implication For Our Daily Life
• The Congregation's Support of the Ministry of the Gospel (1)
• The Congregation's Calling to Support the Ministry of the Gospel (2)
• Women Assisting the Deacons (1): The Biblical Rationale
• Women Assisting the Deacons (2): A Historical Survey: The Early Christian Church and the Middle Ages
• Women Assisting the Deacons (3): A Historical Survey: Reformed Churches
• Women Assisting the Deacons (4): Implementing the Practice
• Diaconal Conferences (1)
• Diaconal Conferences (2)

Sermon Audio Links

• Biblical Principles of Finance by James Hollandsworh of Victory Baptist Church
• Managing your Money Class from Tenth Presbyterian Church