Show us a church with distracted elders, and we’ll show you a church without effective deacons. For better or worse, deacons are difference-makers in congregational life. But when it comes to this topic, too many churches are operating from custom and tradition—with Bibles closed.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan revisit the Bible’s job description for deacons, highlighting what these servants are (and aren’t) meant to do. Don’t underestimate this glorious office.

Recommended resource: Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church by Matt Smethurst