The Office of Deacon in the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe: A historical perspective
A deacon is generally considered to be a member of the diaconate. This relates to an office in most Christian churches that is associated with some type of service offered, but the latter varies among denominations. The word deacon emanates from the Greek word diákonos which means a servant, ministe...
Main Author: | Rev. Dr. Ezekiel Baloyi (Research Fellow) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Africajournals
2023-06-01
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Series: | Pharos Journal of Theology |
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Online Access: | https://www.pharosjot.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_14_vol_104_3__ufs.pdf |
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