Deacons must possess a basic understanding of the fullness of the Christian faith as it focuses on Christ Himself. i.e., "the mystery of the faith."
—excerpt taken from “A Training Program for Deacons” by Rev. William Shishko
For the
Deacon-In-Training
A deacon in the local church is a high calling and we thank the Lord for your willingness to serve. Below you’ll find what we hope are helpful resources to add to the training in your local congregation.
Read & Study
The Bible: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn
The Deacon: Biblical Foundations for Today’s Ministry of Mercy by Cornelis Van Dam
Listen
Watch
Rev. Bill Shishko, “Diaconal Leadership Today”
Mr. David Nakhla, “Your Diaconate and Your Denomination”
Connect
Join the private OPC Deacons’ Facebook Page
Mr. Luke Fawcett, “Strategies and Guidelines for Diaconal Ministry”
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