The Deacon’s Table https://curtisemoore.podbean.com Welcome to The Deacon’s Table, a podcast of The Deacon’s Fellowship, hosted by Benjamin Schultz, Administrative Deacon for the Presbytery of Central Florida. This podcast exists to equip, support, and connect deacons for faithful, wise, and compassionate ministry.

Each episode is brief and practical—designed to help you serve with clarity and care. In this first season, we’ll walk through the Deacon Reference Book, one section at a time, building a shared vision for what diaconal ministry looks like in the life of the church.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:52:40 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Benjamin Schultz Benjamin Schultz No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22292202/Untitled1aachj.jpeg The Deacon’s Table https://curtisemoore.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 4-Mercy Over Metrics: Restoring the Deacon’s Heart Episode 4-Mercy Over Metrics: Restoring the Deacon’s Heart https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/mercy-over-metrics-restoring-the-deacon-s-heart/ https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/mercy-over-metrics-restoring-the-deacon-s-heart/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:52:40 -0300 curtisemoore.podbean.com/5a5d7cfe-4995-37af-a29f-dff70c08f551 This episode explores what deed ministry truly is: the mercy of Christ made visible through the church, not just managing projects.

Benjamin Schultz explains why deacons must balance efficiency with long-term presence, support elders, and prioritize people over measurable tasks.

Listeners are invited to reflect on how their diaconate measures success and to recommit to showing up again and again with compassionate, patient care.

]]> This episode explores what deed ministry truly is: the mercy of Christ made visible through the church, not just managing projects.

Benjamin Schultz explains why deacons must balance efficiency with long-term presence, support elders, and prioritize people over measurable tasks.

Listeners are invited to reflect on how their diaconate measures success and to recommit to showing up again and again with compassionate, patient care.

]]> Benjamin Schultz false No 434 5 full Episode 3: Why Deacons Exist: Protecting the Word, Providing Care, and Mobilizing the Body Episode 3: Why Deacons Exist: Protecting the Word, Providing Care, and Mobilizing the Body https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/why-deacons-exist-protecting-the-word-and-serving-mercy/ https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/why-deacons-exist-protecting-the-word-and-serving-mercy/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:36:42 -0300 curtisemoore.podbean.com/78af437d-3be5-38e7-a322-500415b91f1f In this brief episode, Benjamin Schultz explains why deacons exist: to enable the church to both declare and demonstrate the gospel by freeing elders for devoted prayer and the ministry of the Word while ensuring vulnerable people are faithfully cared for.

Using Acts 6 and practical examples, the episode outlines how deacons bring order, processes, and mobilization so elders can shepherd without being constantly pulled into operational tasks. It closes with three assessment questions for deacons and a preview of the next episode on deed ministry.

]]> In this brief episode, Benjamin Schultz explains why deacons exist: to enable the church to both declare and demonstrate the gospel by freeing elders for devoted prayer and the ministry of the Word while ensuring vulnerable people are faithfully cared for.

Using Acts 6 and practical examples, the episode outlines how deacons bring order, processes, and mobilization so elders can shepherd without being constantly pulled into operational tasks. It closes with three assessment questions for deacons and a preview of the next episode on deed ministry.

]]> Benjamin Schultz false No 359 4 full Episode 2: Elders & Deacons: Distinct Roles, One Mission Episode 2: Elders & Deacons: Distinct Roles, One Mission https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/elders-deacons-distinct-roles-one-mission/ https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/elders-deacons-distinct-roles-one-mission/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 19:10:42 -0300 curtisemoore.podbean.com/2b53023b-33bd-39f9-b9b3-3a38988692a2 In this episode, Benjamin Schultz explains how the New Testament recognizes two ordained offices—elders and deacons—and why understanding their distinct responsibilities strengthens the church. Using Philippians, 1 Peter, and Acts 6, he shows elders’ pastoral oversight and deacons’ ministry of service, and how both work together so the Word and mercy flourish.

Listen for practical guidance on how to assign responsibilities wisely, protect the dignity of both offices, and foster partnership that advances the gospel.

]]> In this episode, Benjamin Schultz explains how the New Testament recognizes two ordained offices—elders and deacons—and why understanding their distinct responsibilities strengthens the church. Using Philippians, 1 Peter, and Acts 6, he shows elders’ pastoral oversight and deacons’ ministry of service, and how both work together so the Word and mercy flourish.

Listen for practical guidance on how to assign responsibilities wisely, protect the dignity of both offices, and foster partnership that advances the gospel.

]]> Benjamin Schultz false No 410 3 full Episode 1: What is a Deacon? Defining Christ's Deed Ministry Episode 1: What is a Deacon? Defining Christ's Deed Ministry https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/what-is-a-deacon-defining-christs-deed-ministry/ https://curtisemoore.podbean.com/e/what-is-a-deacon-defining-christs-deed-ministry/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:28:49 -0300 curtisemoore.podbean.com/70bf069c-3a05-3c88-8c53-bb4a0031afbc Welcome to The Deacon's Table with Benjamin Schultz. In this episode we define the office of deacon, explain why the church needs this role using Acts 6, and outline the two primary lanes of diaconal ministry: support and mercy. Learn how deacons lead the church in practical care, enable elders to focus on the word, and help the church demonstrate the gospel through organized, wise service.

]]> Welcome to The Deacon's Table with Benjamin Schultz. In this episode we define the office of deacon, explain why the church needs this role using Acts 6, and outline the two primary lanes of diaconal ministry: support and mercy. Learn how deacons lead the church in practical care, enable elders to focus on the word, and help the church demonstrate the gospel through organized, wise service.

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