Recovering the Biblical Office of Deacon

Johnathan Arnold and Dr. David Fry discuss the biblical office of deacon (aka the diaconate). Key topics/passages include:

• 1 Timothy 3:8–13
• Acts 6:1–6
• Philippians 1:1
• Romans 16:1
• Female deacons (deaconesses)
• Deacons in the apostolic fathers and early church tradition
• Deacons in the Reformers and early Methodism
• Ordination
• Deacons in relationship to Elders
• Tips for implementation