NCBC hosted a Marriage Workshop on August 18-19, 2023, which focused on communication and conflict in marriage. The workshop was led by Deepak Reju, who serves as the pastor of biblical counseling and family ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church.

A Christian who’s been transformed by Christ and desires to teach and share the gospel might say they feel called to Christian ministry. This personal conviction, while heartfelt, tends to miss important, challenging steps which are necessary to be a qualified leader who is ready for ministry. So where should full-time ministry begin?

Deacons are essential to a church’s health―yet confusion abounds regarding their biblical job description. What’s their God-given role in a local congregation and how do they relate to the church’s overall mission?