Diakonia Magazine is a quarterly publication for office bearers in the Canadian, American and Free Reformed churches, as well as groups and individuals interested in educational material for elders and deacons. In 2021 we celebrated 35 years of publication!
We are so thankful for the support we’ve received to continue to publish this publication. We wouldn’t be here without you, our faithful readers, and also the many contributors over the years.
As we enter our 39th year, we are updating our website to improve our digital publication and better access to our previous issues for our subscribers.
HISTORY
We celebrated 35 years of publication in 2021! Thank you for your support and readership over the years. Since 1987, we have published 39 volumes and shipped to 5 continents, 8 countries and have a current subscription base of about 1,000 individuals.
Excerpt from Volume 1 Number 1:
“In 1986, a conference for office-bearers was held in Abbotsford, BC, Canada, attended by elders, deacons and ministers of the Canadian (American) Reformed Churches. There it was recommended that serious attention be given to the possibility of publishing a magazine which would serve the needs of officers in the church. true, we have our regular ecclesiastical publications; however, it was noted that nothing of a specialized nature exists to assist those who minister to the body of Christ.”
WHO WE ARE
Editor
Dr. James Visscher was born in Enschede, The Netherlands on April 25, 1947. He was educated at Carleton University (BA), Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary (M. Div) and Westminster Theological Seminary (D. Min). He was a pastor in Coaldale, Alberta from 1972-78, Cloverdale, BC from 1978-1987 and Langley, BC from 1987 – 2012. He is actively involved with a number of organizations including: Chairman of the China Reformed Bible College, the Ministerial Retirement Fund, the Canadian Reformed Missions Association; Editor of Clarion, a Canadian Reformed Magazine and Diakonia; Advisor to the Asia Mission Board and the Brazil Mission Board.
Dr. J. Visscher
Administrator and Translator
Norma Kobald was born in Surrey, British Columbia. She majored in organ at the University of British Columbia. She is involved in church worship and sings with the Trinity Western University Masterworks choir, and also plays multiple instruments including organ, piano, violin and recorders. She has been involved in the Diakonia from the very beginning. She is married to Mike and has two grown children.
Norma Kobald
CURRENT ISSUE
(September 2025)
CONTENTS OF VOLUME 39 # 1 & 2 June, September 2025
Editorial “It All Began in Lethbridge”: Dr. J. Visscher
With All the Saints – Part 2j “The Reformation: Calvin”: Dr. G. van Rongen
The Rise of Right-Wing Wokeism: Dr. K. DeYoung
A Review of Stephen Wolfe’s The Case for Christian Nationalism
What Do You Think of Doug Wilson?: Rev. C. Campbell
Ready to Serve 2, The Task of Elders and Deacons, Chapter 4.4 “Aspects of Bringing a Home Visit”: C. van der Leest
Insert: Church Government Part 11 – Sacraments 2: Dr. J. Visscher
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