Sermon in a Sentence: Every church should be blessed with the ministry of godly deacons

I. What is the Cause for Which We Have Deacons?

Deacon means servant

A good definition of a deacon is a helper of the pastor(s) and church members. (Acts 6.4)

II. What is the Character of Deacons to Be? (Acts 6.3) 4 Apostolic qualifications

III. How are Deacons to be Chosen?

(v. 3)

• A. The church was to chose the deacons from their own members.
• B. The apostles were to approve and ordain them to their office.