Deacons

(diakŏnŏs, dee-ak´-on-os) Means servant, minister

We first find deacons early in the church

acts 6:1-

Acts 6:1–7 ESV

Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them. And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

It is clear the deacons were men chosen for the duty of service in the church.

We find the qualifications for deacons in

1 tim 3:8

1 Timothy 3:8–13 ESV

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Cibolo Creek Bible Church Deacons

We don’t need to complicate this too much so keeping it simple is key. He is a basic list of duties and responsibilities of deacons.

Use you gifts, talents and experience to be a service to the local body of Christ

Be available (when schedule permits) to assist with needs that arise in the church ie. Automobile malfunctioning, household repairs, reviewing and approving moderate benevolence.

Assisting the pastors (Elders) with protecting the flock ie. being aware on Sunday morning and approaching situations that do not seem right.

Being available (When schedule permits) for help setting up for events , ie church picnics, baptism

Periodical user duties, assisting with communion