Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. After giving some examples of diaconal work in Calvin's Geneva in the form of hospitals and a funding organization, the author gives an evaluation of this work, with lessons for today’s deacons and the ministry of mercy.

Deacons are called to care for the poor and the needy in the church. How do they do this for the needy who are kept in institutions? How do they co-ordinate the work with the directors of those institutions? This article gives ways to handle the work, with a brief history of diaconal work in the Christian church and how can deacons be actively involved with institutions that care for the needy and poor.

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be so. The author give suggestions and practical ways in which care by deacons can be extend to the non-poor. This ministry is crucial to them as a manifestation of Christ’s compassion and mercy for his church.

The church of Jesus Christ must supply her deacons with that which they need to do their work. This call has implications for the daily life of the believer. First of all, the believer must work as a means to generate a living so that support from deacons is not needed. The beliver is also called to share from this income with the poor. Secondly, this call affects one’s stewardship.

The church of Jesus Christ must supply her deacons with that which they need to do their work. Therefore, giving for the care of the poor must be a priority for the church, and must be an act of the church as an institution. But even more, giving is an act of worship to the Lord. The church’s giving is obedience to, love for, and gratitude to God for all He has done for us in Jesus Christ.

The church of Jesus Christ must supply her deacons with that which they need to do their work. How does the church do this? Through giving, answers the author. How should the church give? The author answers again: according to what God has given you, generously, and sacrificially. God cares also about the attitude we have toward giving; hence, giving must be done with sincerity of heart, cheerfully, and out of trust that God will supply what we need.

This article gives a sobering reminder of the congregation's responsibility to support the diaconate. Caring for the poor and needy is the work of the congregation as well as the deacons. This article establishes the biblical ground for this calling, showing that the call is to the congregation as a whole, but also to each and every member of the congregation.

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. Deacons are also called to care for the non-poor. This is the last article in a five part series on the role of the deacon. This article provides practical suggestions for deacons to assist them in their care for non-poor Christians.

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. Deacons are also called to care for the non-poor. This is the fourth article in a five part series on the role of the deacon. This article evaluates the previously mentioned Geneva examples of diaconal work, drawing lessons for today's deacons.

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. Deacons are also called to care for the non-poor. This is the third article in a five part series on the role of the deacon. This article discusses a church fund that existed in the time of John Calvin as an example of this diaconal work.

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. Deacons are also called to care for the non-poor. This is the second article in a five part series on the role of the deacon. This article discusses the hospital in Geneva in the time of John Calvin as an example of this diaconal work.

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. Deacons are also called to care for the non-poor. This is the first article in a five part series on the role of the deacon. This article discusses the biblical and historical grounds for diaconal care for non-poor Christians, concluding with an example from the time of John Calvin.

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. Deacons are called to care for the non-poor also. If diaconal work is seen as Christ’s way of administering mercy, then the work should go beyond the poor. In this article the author looks at the example of John Calvin in Geneva, where there was the fund to care for other needs or people.

The office of deacon is rooted in the priesthood of Christ, and is an expression of Christ mercy. From the OT this article looks at the function of priests, and shows how the deacons are to fulfill this in relieving the burden among God’s people.

What is the work of deacons? Deacons are called to care for the poor and the needy. This article explains the steps needed to determine the financial need of the family in need of help. It also discusses the attitude that must clothe the deacons as they carry out this task of determining the need.

What is the work of deacons? Deacons are called to care for the poor and the needy. However, to fulfil this task deacons need means. This article looks at what the deacons are to collect, and their responsibility to preserve what they collect.

What is the work of deacons? To answer this question one must understand the principles that govern the work of deacons. This article examines the Reformed confessions and the biblical evidence to establish the principles that point to the nature of the work of deacons.

This article explains how pastors can lead the church toward the active work of the deacons.

Mercy ministry is part of the church's ministry. How does the church decide who qualifies for help? This article gives stipulations that can guide the diaconal ministry of the church both within and outside it.

Though the church is involved in the election and installation of deacons, the church council has the responsibility to exercise supervision in the process. This article explains why such supervision is needed and how it should be done.

What is the work of deacons? Theyare called to care for the poor and the needy. Is this care limited to those within the church? This article argues that deacons also serve their congregation and Christ by caring for the unbelieving poor. The article gives biblical ground for such care, as well as its significance in pointing the unbeliever to the mercy of God shows us in removing our sins.

Deacons are called to care for the poor and the needy. Is this care limited to those only within the church? This article argues that deacons also serve their congregation and Christ by caring for the believing poor outside of their congregation. The principle for this care is the unity of the body of Christ. Guidelines are given on how this is to be done.

What is the work of deacons? They are called to care for the poor and needy. This article discusses how part of expressing this care is through visiting the distressed, reading the Scriptures with them, and praying with them. These visits manifest the love of Christ for his people in distress.

From Scripture and Reformed confessions this article outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of deacons.

What is the work of deacons? Deacons are called to care for the poor and the needy. Should deacons allow the needy and poor within the church to be cared for by civil organizations? This article looks at the relationship between diaconal work and civil organizations offering social grants and relief to the poor.

What is the work of deacons? Deacons are called to care for the poor and needy. This article explains that this care is not limited to those within the church, but is also for those who were members of the church but who moved away from the congregation. It explains how such care must be conducted and the warning to guard against burdening other churches.

This series of articles continues the discussion of the office of deacons. Looking at 1 Timothy 5:9-10 and 1 Timothy 3:11, this series focuses on how women in the church can support the work of the diaconate. This article provides a practical method in which women can function as assistants to deacons.