The Meaningful Work of Church Deacons (Matt Smethurst)

In this episode, Matt Smethurst discusses the important role that deacons—model servants—should play in the life of a local church. He walks us through the biblical basis for viewing the diaconate as a formal office; he explains the proper relationship between t deacons and a church’s pastors and elders; and he answers the often asked question, “Can women be deacons?”