Ep. 290: The finding and function of deacons

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(01:36) Setting up the conversation and biblical foundation
(07:36) The importance of the right balance of plurality
(09:55) What do deacons do?
(15:29) How [not] to find deacons
(20:08) How to find deacons
(22:15) Qualifications of deacons
(23:17) Congregational ways to find faithful deacons
(26:25) When you have no qualified deacons
(27:38) Can women be deacons?
(33:42) Final words and prayer