Thinking Outside the Box

The Reformed Deacon

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In this episode, host David Nakhla talks with two deacons, David Pendergrass, Covenant Reformed OPC in West Plains, MO, and Greg Harrison, Second Parish OPC, Scarborough, ME, who have, through the Lord's leading, found their professional calling largely based in the ministry of mercy. These two unique examples of thinking outside the box may not represent the Lord's calling for everyone, but David and Greg encourage deacons to look for ways in their lives to follow where the Lord is leading as they think outside the box.
Referenced in this episode:
Hearts of Hope
Sweetwater Research
James 1:27
John 14:18
Practicing the King's Economy by Michael J. Rhodes, Robby Holt, Brian Fikkert
David Pendergrass' church: Covenant Reformed OPC, West Plains, MO
Greg Harrison's Church: Second Parish OPC, Scarborough, ME
The Life of Lilian Trasher: Nile Mother by Beth Prim Howell
Mark and Debbie MacLachlan
"To the Least of These" David Nakhla’s trip to Romania to visit Greg Harrison
Jeremiah 29:7
Contact David Pendergrass ([email protected])
Contact Greg Harrison ([email protected])

Prayer requests:

David:

• An increase in needed donations for Sweetwater Research
• Full-time remote work for David
• Add to Sweetwater board members

Greg:

• Praying that people gifted in teaching would come alongside to help teach their kids
• Looking for a place to purchase
• A body of Christ to be raised up nearby for the family to be fed spiritually
• Younger people to help serve with Hearts of Hope
• Funding to aid additional orphans

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Chapters

1. Deaconry (00:00:00)

2. Transforming Lives Through Deeds of Hope (00:08:53)

3. Serving With a Deacon's Heart (00:18:49)

4. Water Filtration and Spiritual Transformation (00:33:14)

5. Living Out the Gospel Daily (00:43:52)

6. Passing on Missionary Mentorship and Experience (00:49:55)

7. Community Support for Clean Water Initiatives (00:53:29)

8. Ministry Needs and Vision for Growth (01:04:51)

9. Encouraging Deacons to Think Outside (01:11:36)