Deacons
How does the role of deacons relate to the role of elders?
By Matt Smethurst | 01.12.2022In this video, Matt Smethurst explains how there must be a clear distinction between the offices of elder and deacon.
Why Deacons are Crucial
By J. Leeman, J. Sanchez, M. Dever, M. Smethurst | 07.12.2021A conversation between Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, Matt Smethurst, and Juan Sanchez.
Does the Bible Allow for Women Deacons? No, Says Alex Strauch (with a response from Tom Schreiner)
By A. Strauch, T. R. Schreiner | 12.11.2019Can women serve as deacons? Yes, says Tom Schreiner.
Does the Bible Allow for Women Deacons? Yes, Says Tom Schreiner (with a Response from Alex Strauch)
By A. Strauch, T. R. Schreiner | 9Marks Journal: Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning | 12.10.2019Does the Bible allow for women deacons? Yes, says Tom Schreiner.
Mailbag #79: How Should Vocational Pastors Approach Their Own Giving to the Church? . . . How Do Deacons Relate to Elders?
By J. Dunlop, J. de Koning | 03.29.2019— Should vocational ministers tithe? Should a church then count on 10% of that staff member’s salary toward the budget? — Are deacons there just to “do what they’re told” by the elders? Should deacons be used as a means to develop future elders?
Mailbag #75: Does a Wife’s Alcoholism Disqualify a Deacon? . . . Should the Qualifications of a “Youth Pastor” Be Different? . . . Responding When We Feel “Pressured” to Join a Church
By A. Menikoff, A. Duty, P. Tibayan | 02.22.2019Does a Wife’s Alcoholism Disqualify a Deacon? . . . Should the Qualifications of a “Youth Pastor” Be Different? . . . Responding When We Feel “Pressured” to Join a Church
How to Respond When a Servant, an Elder, or the Preacher Struggles with Pornography
By Aaron Menikoff | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and Pornography | 10.29.2018How should we respond we a public servant, an elder, or the preacher confesses to looking at pornography?
Episode 53: On Deacons
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 05.22.2018Explore the role of deacons in a gospel-centered church with this episode of Pastors Talk with Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever.
Book Review: The Deacon, by Cornelis Van Dam
Review by Rick Carmickle | 03.26.2018This book sets forth a broad view of ministry to the poor, not only for deacons but for the church at large.
Does the Bible Allow for Women Deacons? No, Says Alex Strauch (with a Response from Tom Schreiner)
By A. Strauch, T. R. Schreiner | 9Marks Journal: Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning | 11.23.2017Does the Bible allow for women deacons. No, says Alex Strauch.
Mailbag #2: Deaconess Qualifications, Private Baptisms, Knowing Members’ Giving
By Jonathan Leeman | 03.13.2015If you have a question for us, please send it to mailbag@www.9marks.org. Thank you!
Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons
By M. Dever, T. Anyabwile | 02.29.2012Thabiti Anyabwile discusses how to recognize and cultivate godly church leaders.
Book Review: The New Testament Deacon: The Church’s Minister of Mercy, by Alexander Strauch
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Deacons | 04.30.2010If you want to understand the Bible’s teaching on deacons, this is a great place to start.
