Best a Podcast from the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries Podcasts (2024)

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Personal Insurance: Help for Deacons 33:31

12d ago33:31

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Peter Haines, an elder at Concho Valley OPC in Concho, Arizona talks to two elders—Kris Lehner, an elder at Immanuel OPC in Medford, NJ and David Drake, an elder at Trinity OPC in Hatboro, PA. Each offer guidance to deacons, based on their exp…

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Real World Cases: Policies and Procedures Part 2 20:37

18d ago20:37

20:37

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Part 2 of "Policies and Procedures", we'll dive into the case of Sam, a candidate with great potential but some rough edges, and discuss the importance of knowing candidates for officers in the church by walking side by side with them. The sec…

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Real World Cases: Policies and Procedures Part 1 31:23

25d ago31:23

31:23

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, David Nakhla facilitates part 1 of a discussion of real-life scenarios with four seasoned deacons: Lynne Hunter, Bob Keys, John Voss, and Doug Vos. As the men discuss, a common thread emerges—a need for diaconates to be prepared with policies …

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Loving Those in Prison 44:51

1M ago44:51

44:51

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. 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 approac…

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PDS V 2023: Promoting and Encouraging Diaconal Work in Presbytery 41:04

2M ago41:04

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. 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…

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Let Us Do Good To Everyone 32:37

2M ago32:37

32:37

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. 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…

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: PSE Response to the Kentucky Flood 43:05

3M ago43:05

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. 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. N…

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How the Westminster Standards Relate to Deacons 36:13

4M ago36:13

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. 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 st…

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Overview of the PDC Mandate and the Role of the CDM 52:26

4M ago52:26

52:26

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. 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 Commit…

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Biblical Financial Wisdom 41:05

5M ago41:05

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC Deacon and CDM member Tim Hopper welcomes Dr. Jim Newheiser, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of the book, "Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers." Dr. Newheiser …

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Assisting Churches and Mission Works without Deacons 58:05

5M ago58:05

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. John Shaw, pastor and former OPC general secretary for Home Missions and Church Extension (CHMCE) addresses the OPC Presbytery Diaconal Committee (PDC) members at the recent OPC Presbytery Diaconal Summit (PDS) to share some of the challe…

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Serving by Supporting: The Role of Deacons' Wives 38:52

6M ago38:52

38:52

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, The Reformed Deacon producer and long-time OPC deacon's wife, Trish Duggan, hosts two other seasoned OPC deacons' wives, Rachel Engeltjes and Michele Martzke from Bethel OPC in Wheaton, IL. I Timothy 3 gives a clear directive to deacons' wives…

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Real World Cases: Walking Alongside People in the Church 45:26

6M ago45:26

45:26

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode Tim Hopper, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC deacon and CDM member, facilitates a discussion with fellow OPC deacons: Bob Keys, a deacon from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio, Doug Vos, deacon at Oakland Hills OPC in Farmington Hills, Michigan and John Voss,…

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Diaconal Needs, Counseling Pastors and the Obadiah Fund 45:53

7M ago45:53

45:53

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. John Fikkert, the director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care (CMC) addressed the group of Presbytery Diaconal Committee (PDC) members at the recent Presbytery Diaconal Summit (PDS) to thank them for their work with his committee in…

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How Ruling Elders Can Help Deacons 40:27

8M ago40:27

40:27

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. Elders and deacons working in conjunction for the good of their flock is of great importance to the health of any local church but the way to go about that is not always well-defined. In this episode, Rev. Stephen Tracey talks with David Nakhla and Jeffrey Roa…

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Elisha and the Oil 55:03

9M ago55:03

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. Chris Cashen and Rev. Matt Holst explore 2 Kings 4 through the eyes of a deacon. As Matt points out, although this is not an obvious passage for deacons, it does include aspects of diaconal work, like caring for the widow by way of encour…

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A Conversation with a Former Refugee 1:00:14

10M ago1:00:14

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode CDM Administrator David Nakhla talks with former refugee Okuch Ojullo about his time in a refugee camp and how the Lord led him to Himself in amazingly unique and surprising ways. Okuch, born in South Sudan, became a Christian in his early teen…

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Opportunities for Witness in Ukraine 47:07

10M ago47:07

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode CDM administrator David Nakhla and producer Trish Duggan sit down with OPC missionary Heero Hacquebord, MTW Ukraine country director, Doug Shepherd and L'viv Crates for Ukraine warehouse manager Ruslan. This devastating war continues and the ne…

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The Privilege of Serving the Elderly 43:51

11M ago43:51

43:51

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. Have you wondered if it's loving to employ a care facility for your loved one? Or how to know when and how to help manage an elderly loved one's finances? In this episode hosts David Nakhla and Chris Cashen find out more about what our responsibilities are as …

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Provisional Diaconates in Church Plants 42:24

12M ago42:24

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, host David Nakhla talks with John Shaw, OPC Home Missions and Church Extension General Secretary; Tyler Detrick, pastor of Light of the Nations OPC in Dayton, OH and former church planter; and Kurt Oliver, elder at Westminster OPC in Westminst…

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Real World Cases: Be Proactive 42:48

12M ago42:48

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, four seasoned deacons look at four different cases; three having to do with saints within the congregation and one really unique one regarding a visitor to Vacation Bible School. Deacon and CDM member, Tim Hopper facilitates this discussion wi…

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A Deacon's Personal Library 48:18

1y ago48:18

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Shiloh OPC deacon and OPC CDM member, Tim Hopper and Rev. C. N. Willborn, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, talk books—books specifically helpful for deacons to have in their personal libraries. From Bible r…

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Encouragement for Church-Wide Ministry Projects 30:41

1y ago30:41

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, host David Nakhla talks with Trinity OPC, Hatboro, Pa. deacon Dave Askey about his church's involvement in the recent denomination-wide ministry project, Crates for Ukraine. Dave shares details about how his church worked together in creative …

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A Study of Acts 6 with Regional Home Missionary Charles Biggs 43:53

1y ago43:53

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. Chris Cashen, pastor of Trinity Reformed OPC in Lanham, Maryland and member of the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries is joined by Rev. Charles R. Biggs, Regional Home Missionary for the Orthodox Presbyterian Church’s Presbytery of the …

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A Chat with Chris Verdick, OPC Uganda Mission Clinic Administrator 43:25

1y ago43:25

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, David Nakhla visits Chris Verdick, the administrator of the OPC Uganda Mission's Akisyon A Yesu Presbyterian Clinic in Karamoja, Uganda. Chris and his family have been serving in rural Uganda for over a decade. Listen as Chris describes how th…

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Real World Cases: Walk-Ins Part 2 24:26

1y ago24:26

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. You may remember our January 1 episode, where three deacons discuss practical methods for dealing with walk-in situations. This episode is a continuation of that conversation; same three deacons sit down with host David Nakhla: John Voss, Chris Sudlow and Doug…

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Fingerprints from the Pews: Crates for Ukraine 58:34

1y ago58:34

58:34

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode OPC CDM Administrator David Nakhla is joined by OPC Communications Coordinator Jamie Dean to look back on a recent trip to Ukraine, where they, as two members of a four-person team, were able to follow the Crates for Ukraine as they arrived in …

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NDS IV 2022 Plenary Session: The Deacon and His Congregation 1:23:54

1+ y ago1:23:54

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. Dr. A. Craig Troxel addresses the entire NDS IV 2022 group in his plenary session, "The Deacon and His Congregation." Rev. Troxel looks at the Confession of Faith chapter 26, "Of the Communion of Saints". Grab a coffee as Dr. Troxel dives…

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Neon Kentucky: Six Months After the Flood 25:58

1+ y ago25:58

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. This episode is an interview our producer, Trish Duggan, had with OPC mission-work, Neon Reformed's elder Seth Long. His description of the current landscape of Neon is powerful, "The whole thing looks like a scene from The Hunger Games. It's dark; it's still …

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International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) Diaconal Committee 27:10

1+ y ago27:10

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, David Nakhla takes the show on the road to Namibia, in southern Africa to interview the International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) Diaconal Committee. This seven-member group from six continents meets quarterly by zoom and in person …

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Church Life and Ministry During War 18:39

1+ y ago18:39

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, we present the audio from the outstanding video produced by Mission to the World (PCA), of OPC Missionary to Ukraine, Heero Hacquebord. In case you missed it or were unable to take the time to watch the video, this episode may be a great way f…

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NDS IV 2022 Plenary Session: Summit Devotional 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, we feature a popular OPC National Diaconal Summit IV plenary talk. Pastor Nathan Trice, Resurrection OPC, Matthews, NC, finishes out the Summit with a devotional chock-full of encouragement for deacons as they prepared to leave. He reminds the…

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Real World Cases: Walk-Ins 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. This episode is an exciting one! Our first "Real World Cases" episode will kick off 2023 for The Reformed Deacon. This one focuses on walk-ins and provides numerous practical methods for stewarding unexpected encounters. Three seasoned deacons: John Voss from …

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NDS IV 2022 Plenary Session: The Deacon and His Community 1:16:05

1+ y ago1:16:05

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, we continue with the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV 2022 recordings as Rev. Al Tricarico brings us “The Deacon and His Community”. This one is chock full of insights and practical takeaways for deacons, as well as all Christians. Rather than …

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NDS IV 2022 Plenary Session: The Ministry That Deacons Need 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. This month we return to the Summit recordings, where you'll hear Rev. Ron Pearce as he leads the Summit’s Friday worship service. He asks the question, who was right in Luke 10: Mary, who sat at Jesus’ feet or Martha, who was busy with preparations for her gue…

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Neon Disaster Response 47:50

2y ago47:50

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode of The Reformed Deacon, you’ll listen in on an information session held for OPC Disaster Response registrants held on Monday, September 19, 2022 regarding the disaster response effort in Neon, Kentucky. As many of you know, catastrophic floodin…

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NDS IV 2022 Workshop: Your Diaconate and Your Denomination 1:31:51

2y ago1:31:51

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops from the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV, held June 2-4, in Wheaton, Illinois. There is so much good content in here, we decided to go ahead and release them in groups, …

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NDS IV 2022 Workshop: Disaster Response for the Local Church 1:27:17

2y ago1:27:17

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops from the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV, held June 2-4, in Wheaton, Illinois. There is so much good content in here, we decided to go ahead and release them in groups, …

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NDS IV 2022 Workshop: Ministry to the Stranger 1:30:21

2y ago1:30:21

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops from the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV, held June 2-4, in Wheaton, Illinois. There is so much good content in here, we decided to go ahead and release them in groups, …

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NDS IV 2022 Workshop: Strategy and Guidelines for Diaconal Ministry 1:21:35

2y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops from the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV, held June 2-4, in Wheaton, Illinois. There is so much good content in here, we decided to go ahead and release them in groups, …

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The Church at Work for Ukraine: Interview with MTW's Ukraine Country Director 1:05:59

2y ago1:05:59

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode of The Reformed Deacon, CDM Administrator, David Nakhla, sits down with Jon Eide, MTW's Ukraine Country Director, to discuss what the reformed church in Ukraine now looks like, what's been done, and plans for the future. In addition to the inte…

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NDS IV 2022 Plenary: Diaconal Leadership Today 1:16:58

2y ago1:16:58

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops from the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV, held June 2-4, in Wheaton, Illinois. There is so much good content in here, we decided to go ahead and release them in groups, …

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NDS IV 2022 Workshop: Refugee Ministry 51:58

2y ago51:58

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. *We apologize for some portions of this audio that may be difficult to hear. We believe the content makes it worth powering through, and we think you'll be glad you did. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops…

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NDS IV 2022 Workshop: Mercy Ministry in a Social Justice World 1:24:06

2y ago1:24:06

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops from the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV, held June 2-4, in Wheaton, Illinois. There is so much good content in here, we decided to go ahead and release them in groups, …

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NDS IV 2022 Workshop: Ministry to, and with, People with Disabilities 1:29:30

2y ago1:29:30

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this special series, we are releasing the audio versions of the plenaries and workshops from the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV, held June 2-4, in Wheaton, Illinois. There is so much good content in here, we decided to go ahead and release them in groups, …

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Disabilities and the Church 58:30

2y ago58:30

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode of The Reformed Deacon hosts David Nakhla and John Voss talk with Rev. Stephen Tracey, pastor of Lakeview OPC in Rockport, ME on a topic that might seem overwhelming to churches, and as such, may be overlooked, “Disabilities and the Church”. Th…

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Checking in at the National Diaconal Summit IV 2022 42:24

2y ago42:24

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, we check in at the 4th OPC National Diaconal Summit held June 2-4, 2022 in Wheaton, IL. The OPC National Diaconal Summit is only held every four to five years, and is as unique as it is rare. You’ll hear some as-it-happened highlights of the s…

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OPC Disaster Response 40:35

2y ago40:35

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, host David Nakhla talks to OPC deacon and Committee on Diaconal Ministries member, John Voss (Covenant OPC - Orland Park, IL), OPC elder Mike Cloy (Landis OPC - Marion, NC), and OPC deacon Jeff Davis (Cedar OPC - Jenison, MI) about their exper…

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Interview with OPC Missionary Deacon Mark Van Essendelft 33:30

2y ago33:30

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, David Nakhla interviews OPC missionary deacon to Uganda, Mark Van Essendelft about his life, family and role in the Uganda Mission in Karamoja station. The OPC Uganda Mission in Karamoja labors in the areas of evangelism, church planting, lead…

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Special Episode: Practical Steps in Refugee Ministry 45:45

2+ y ago45:45

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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this follow-up to episode #2, we get into more detail about refugee ministry. Host, David Nakhla, talks to a member of Calvary OPC, Glenside, Pennsylvania, Jessica Hulsey, about her experiences in working with her church in helping an Afghan family relocate…

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