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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians: Implementing the Practice Today

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

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.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians: The Example of Calvin’s Geneva: An Evaluation

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

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.

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Diaconal Office in Scriptural Perspective

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  • M. Assink

This article looks at the root of the office of deacon in both the Old and New Testament. The author also explores the relationship of deacons to the diaconal nature of the church. What is the diaconal task of the congregation?

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Deacons’ Meetings (3): A View from the Observers’ Gallery (continued)

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Diaconal work is a great blessing for the church. How can deacons be more effective? Deacons’ meetings can be a great benefit to the congregation, the poor and the deacons themselves. This article gives an example of a typical deacons' meeting.

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Deacons’ Meetings (2): A View from the Observers’ Gallery

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Diaconal work is a great blessing for the church. How can deacons be more effective? Deacons’ meetings can be a great benefit to the congregation, the poor and the deacons themselves. This article gives an example of a typical deacons' meeting.

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Deacons’ Meetings (1): Their Benefits

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Diaconal work is a great blessing for the church. How can deacons be more effective? Deacons’ meetings can be a great benefit to the congregation, the poor and the deacons themselves.

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The Prophetic Aspect of the Deacons’ Work (1): The Argument that There is Such an Aspect

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Is it proper to speak of diaconal work as having a prophetic aspect? This article answers this question, discussing how deacons must be bold to bring God's word to God's people in their needs.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (5): Implementing the Practice Today

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

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.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (4) The Example of Calvin's Geneva: An Evaluation

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

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.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (3): The Example of Calvin's Geneva: The Funds

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

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.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (2): The Example of Calvin's Geneva: The Hospital

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

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.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians (1): The Propriety of Such a Care

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

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.

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