The Reformed Deacon
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.
Episodes
59 episodes since 2021
Real World Cases: Long Term Dilemmas Part 1
In this episode, host John Stahl, deacon at Emmanuel OPC in Wilmington, DE, and member of the CDM, leads a discussion with three fellow deacons: Lynne Hunter from Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan; Bob Keys from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio; and ...
September 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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35:08
The Heart of a Deacon
In this episode host, Pastor Chris Cashen talks with Elder Jeremy Huntington and Deacon Scott Cormier from Covenant OPC, New Bern, NC to discuss Matthew 15:21-28—where we find Jesus modeling true compassion and how that example can help shape t...
September 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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46:32
A Committee to Care for the Elderly: Harvest OPC
In this episode, Rev. Adrian Crum, associate pastor at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, MI sits down with two of his deacons, Lynne Hunter and Cameron Brown to talk about the why and how of Harvest's newly constructed Elderly Committee or HARPs Gr...
August 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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42:23
Personal Insurance: Help for Deacons
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 deaco...
July 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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33:31
Real World Cases: Policies and Procedures Part 2
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 wi...
June 25, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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20:37
Real World Cases: Policies and Procedures Part 1
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 p...
June 18, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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31:23
Loving Those in Prison
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 ...
June 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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44:51
PDS V 2023: Promoting and Encouraging Diaconal Work in Presbytery
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...
May 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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41:04
Let Us Do Good To Everyone
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 scri...
May 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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32:37
Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: PSE Response to the Kentucky Flood
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...
April 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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43:05
How the Westminster Standards Relate to Deacons
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 f...
April 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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36:13
Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Overview of the PDC Mandate and the Role of the CDM
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...
March 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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52:26
Biblical Financial Wisdom
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....
March 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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41:05
Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Assisting Churches and Mission Works without Deacons
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 so...
February 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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58:05
Serving by Supporting: The Role of Deacons' Wives
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 t...
February 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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38:52
Real World Cases: Walking Alongside People in the Church
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, M...
January 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:26
Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Diaconal Needs, Counseling Pastors and the Obadiah Fund
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 ...
January 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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45:53
How Ruling Elders Can Help Deacons
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...
December 01, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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40:27
Elisha and the Oil
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 ...
November 01, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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55:03
A Conversation with a Former Refugee
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 Chr...
October 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:00:14
Opportunities for Witness in Ukraine
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 devast...
September 22, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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47:07
The Privilege of Serving the Elderly
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 responsi...
September 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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43:51
Provisional Diaconates in Church Plants
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 ...
August 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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42:24
Real World Cases: Be Proactive
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 Ho...
July 21, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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42:48
A Deacon's Personal Library
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 librari...
July 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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48:18