Ep. 204: Pastors and Deacons working together

What happens when deacons seek too much authority in a church? How can a pastor teach on deacons to the congregation as well as to the deacons? What ways can deacons serve their pastors?

Jim and Brian tackle these topics and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk

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Listen to the previous episode on Qualifications and Roles of Pastors and Deacons

(01:47) Biblical framework for deacons

(07:22) Distinction of Leadership

(10:48) Functional and thriving

(14:08) Elders and deacons at RBC Louisville

(19:55) A mutual dependence on one another and specific authority

(25:00) Pastor, train your deacons on what they do

(30:49) Example from Auburndale Baptist Church

(33:55) Final word and prayer