Beyond the Pulpit
Beyond the Pulpit
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Beyond the Pulpit: Exploring the life and ministry of Walnut Creek Church Downtown. The mission of Walnut Creek Church is to glorify God by making authentic disciples of Jesus Christ who love and worship Him in all they do. Join us as we dive deep in to the word of God and provide updates about life in the church.Want to ask a question for our next podcast? Email: [email protected] and put Beyond the Pulpit in the subject lineText: 515-200-1652 and include keyword beyondthepulpit at the beginning.
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The podcast explores themes such as faith, community involvement, political engagement as it pertains to Christian values, parenting challenges, and the importance of church activities. Example episodes include discussions on the central claim of Christmas, sovereignty and mercy in scripture, and myths surrounding voting. The show also emphasizes a strong foundation in biblical study and discipleship practices.
Beyond the Pulpit: Exploring the life and ministry of Walnut Creek Church Downtown. The mission of Walnut Creek Church is to glorify God by making authentic disciples of Jesus Christ who love and worship Him in all they do. Join us as we dive deep in to the word of God and provide updates about life in the church.
This week on Beyond the Pulpit we revisit why we paused deacons, build a clear biblical case for the office, and explain how character-qualified servants protect preaching, solve real problems, and strengthen unity. We outline our pathway, address women as deacons, and preview the first roles we’re commissioning.
• two biblical offices, distinct roles
• history of pausing deacons for clarity
• definition of deacons as servant leaders
• qualifications from 1 Timothy 3
• Acts 6 as a prototype for word and service
• case for women serving as deacons
• why deacons prevent distraction from preaching
• character testing and church affirmation
• five-step pathway to commissioning
• first assignments in men’s and women’s Bible studies
• partnership between elders and deacons
• upcoming midweek ministries and start dates
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