What Do Deacons Do?

What Do Deacons Do?

by | Apr 14, 2024 | Polity

What Do Deacons Do? written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (April 14, 2024) The English word “deacon” is a transliteration of the Greek word diakonos (Gk: διάκονος) which means “servant.” The noun form diakonia is translated “service.” The verb form diakoneo “to...
Selecting Deacons: Thoughts on Acts 6

Selecting Deacons: Thoughts on Acts 6

by | Jan 14, 2024 | Polity

Selecting Deacons: Thoughts on Acts 6 written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (January 14, 2024) Last year I began preaching through the book of Acts on Sunday mornings. It’s been a true delight to see the early formation of God’s people, indwelled and accompanied by...
Does Divorce Disqualify?

Does Divorce Disqualify?

by | Aug 22, 2022 | Polity

Does Divorce Disqualify? written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (August 20, 2022) As a Christian first and a local church pastor second, I am continually reminded that Christians are in the “people business.” To be a follower of Christ means to be in the church and...
Can Women Be Deacons?

Can Women Be Deacons?

by | Jul 31, 2022 | Polity

Can Women Be Deacons? written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (July 30, 2022) That’s a loaded question! I write this post at a strategic time as the office of deacon is on our minds. Each August our church selects new deacon candidates for the next calendar year. As a...
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