NDS IV 2021 - OPC Diaconal Ministries

Administrator David Nakhla Interviewed on “Christ the Center” Podcast

Posted on Oct 4, 2021 in Deacon Training, General, HomePage, NDS IV 2021 | 0

David Nakhla was interviewed by Rev. Camden Bucey on his podcast, “Christ the Center”, released September 24. Joined by Rev. Adam York, the three talked about the diaconate, refugee ministry, disaster response, short-term missions and the upcoming diaconal summit. Check it out on the Reformed Forum website or on your favorite podcast provider.

NDS IV Postponed to June 9-11, 2022

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 in COVID-19, General, HomePage, NDS IV 2021, News and Updates | 74

Dec '20

Special Notice!

Due to ongoing restrictions and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Committee on Diaconal Ministries has regretfully decided to postpone the National Diaconal Summit IV, scheduled to take place June 10-12, 2021 in Wheaton, Illinois.

The primary reason for this decision is that ongoing state restrictions in Illinois, which forbid indoor gatherings of more than 50 people, will not be modified or lifted until an effective vaccine for the virus can be developed and widely distributed. Given the uncertainty of an effective vaccine being produced and distributed before the summer of 2021, and given the need for speakers and participants to make travel plans months ahead of the this Summit, the CDM believes the current year’s plan is no longer feasible. After considering various other possibilities, the CDM has decided to postpone the event and reschedule for the summer of 2022. The Committee has tentatively reserved June 9-11, 2022 for NDS IV and is working toward confirming the plenary and workshop speakers’ availabilities.

The CDM extends its sincere apology for this inconvenience. Many officers over the years have expressed a deep desire to attend these rich lectures, workshops and unique times of fellowship, which is why the CDM will be doing the best they can to resume in 2022.

In the meantime, please make use of the videos from previous summits to enrich your work as servants of the Lord. There is so much wonderful content in them and we would be pleased if you would use them for the benefit of your congregations and the glory of the Lord.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the CDM: diaconalministries@opc.org.

What is the National Diaconal Summit?

Posted on Aug 3, 2020 in General, NDS IV 2021, News and Updates | 122

“What is a diaconal summit?” “When is it?” “Who can go?” “How do I sign up?”

These may all be questions you’re asking.

What: This three-day event is a denomination-wide conference for deacons, full of lectures and workshops on various topics pertinent to diaconal work, as well as facilitating fellowship with other deacons from across the country.
When: June 2-4, 2022 starting on Thursday at 4:00 with a welcome barbecue, and closing with a devotional Saturday morning at 9:30 AM.
Where: This year’s Summit will be held at Wheaton College* in Wheaton, Illinois.
Who: If you are a pastor, elder or deacon, have been a deacon but are now retired or on sabbatical, or are a deacon-in-training, you are most welcome to attend.
How: Registration for the Summit will open in December of 2021.
Cost: The cost of the Summit is covered by the Committee on Diaconal Ministries for OPC members if you register before April 1, 2022.
- After April 1, you will need to pay a $25 registration fee.
- Non-OPC members will pay $125 for the Summit (the $25 registration fee will be waived before April 1).

Any questions, please contact diaconalministries@opc.org.