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 libraries. From Bible reading plans to reader's guides to books on prayer to counseling, Nick and Tim cover a wide range of their recommended favorites in their discussion. There are even a few websites and videos they suggest checking out. Nick's wide range of insight and Tim's thirst for reading and knowledge on the subject of deacons makes this episode invaluable!
Referenced in this episode:
- Resources on the office of deacon Rev. John L Girardeau
- Notes on Ecclesiology by Thomas Peck
- The Deaconship: A Treatise on the Biblical Office by John G. Lorimer
- The Deacon by Cornelis Van Dam
- Presbytery of the Southeast Diaconal Summit 2018 Videos
- Chronological Bible reading plan—Greenville Seminary by Ben Shaw
- The Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms
- Confessing the Faith: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn
- The Presbyterian Standards by Francis R. Beattie
- Calendar of Readings in the Westminster Standards organized by Dr. Joseph Pipa, Jr.
- ReformedConfessions.com
- The Orthodox Presbyterian Church Book of Church Order
- Gospel Worship by Jeremiah Burroughs
- With Reverance and Awe by D.G. Hart and John R. Muether
- A Method for Prayer by Matthew Henry (updated)
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