A Deeper Dive is a podcast that extends Sunday’s sermon by creating space for thoughtful teaching and conversation. Each episode revisits themes from the message and explores Scripture with greater clarity, context, and care. Our hope is to help listeners grow in understanding and faith throughout the week.
In this episode of A Deeper Dive, we conclude our three-part series on the Offices of the Church by examining the biblical role of deacons through Acts 6:1–7. We discuss common misconceptions about deacons, their responsibility to protect church unity and facilitate mercy ministry, and the relationship between pastors and deacons. Ultimately, we consider how the diaconate reflects the example of Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve, and why every member of the church is called to follow His example.
23 Sept 2026
Episode 34 - Offices of the Church - Part 2
n this episode of A Deeper Dive, we continue our series on the Offices of the Church by examining the qualifications for pastors and deacons in 1 Timothy 3. We discuss what it means to be “above reproach,” the difficult questions surrounding divorce and the “husband of one wife,” managing one's household, whether 1 Timothy 3 allows for female deacons, and why giftedness can never substitute for godly character. Ultimately, these qualifications aren't merely a checklist for church leaders—they reveal the kind of Christlike character every believer should increasingly pursue.
16 Sept 2026
Episode 33 - Offices of the Church - Part 1
In this episode of A Deeper Dive, we begin our three-part series on the Offices of the Church by asking a foundational question: what exactly is a pastor? We explore why the New Testament uses the terms pastor, elder, and overseer for the same office, why churches benefit from a plurality of pastors, and what it means for pastors to shepherd, teach, protect, and lead God’s people. We also discuss celebrity-pastor culture, pastoral authority, and the responsibilities church members have toward the leaders God has placed among them.
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