Does the Bible Support Deaconesses?

August 8, 2023 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

"Deacons likewise must be dignified...Their wives likewise must be dignified," (1 Tim 3:8, 11, ESV) Does the Bible restrict the office of deacon to men only? Much of this depends on how you interpret 1 Timothy 3:11. Depending on what translation you read, the answer may differ. The English Standard Version cited above (as well … Continue reading Does the Bible Support Deaconesses?

Book Review: Deacons

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

Depending on what church you are a part of you might have very different perspectives on what a “deacon” is. Whatever your view is, if you are tempted to think that the role of deacons is something relatively yawn-worthy, something on par with organizing church yard sales or pointless committee meetings, Matt Smethurst would like … Continue reading Book Review: Deacons