OPC-Wide Deacons Conference – July 20-22
Speaker: Nick Willborn, GPTS professor
Topic: The Office and Work of the Diaconate, continued…
Details:
Dr. Willborn has developed timely and excellent material on the office of the Diaconate. Last year's conference was very well received and we are excited to bring Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary professor, Dr. Willborn, back again this year!
This will be a ‘part 2’ of sorts of last year's conference with emphasis on the parish application of the diaconal labors, so, those of you who attended last year will be in for new/deeper teaching.
However, don’t let this discourage you new comers from attending. You will not be left behind. Also, after registering for this year's event, you may request a FREE copy of the recordings from last year's conference. Listening to these will more than prepare you for this year's Conference.
Outline of the Conference
Friday Evening Worship—with Pastor Scott Willet.
Session One—A Review and Application of material covered at Machen Center in 2006. Emphasis will be on Biblical texts and the high calling of the deacon.
Session Two—The relation of Elders and Deacons. A complimentarian approach to the offices is contrasted to a hierarchical one. This session will help ruling elders and deacons view one another more biblically and, hopefully, promote greater cohesiveness in the overall ministry of the church.
Saturday Afternoon Activities—participation optional.
Session Three—Practical guidelines for implementing a more robust diaconal ministry.
Session Four—‘Deacon Talk’ - a time for group discussion among conferees; share methodologies, tough situations, advice and helpful practices in a friendly, brotherly environment of ordained men.
Sunday School—Questions and Answers.
Sunday Morning
Worship—with Dr. Nick Willborn.
Conference fee: $49 per deacon or deacon-trainee; includes lodging and meals.
You can register online here with a $15 non-refundable deposit.