Deacons
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Qualifications of a Deacon II Timothy 3:8-10
Qualifications of a Deacon II Timothy 3:8-10
The Word Deacon means: Servant
1. Dignified
1. Dignified
2. Not double-tongued
2. Not double-tongued
3. Not an alcoholic
3. Not an alcoholic
We have deacons posting photos on Social Media with alcoholic beverages. If they are not yours I would recommend that you be careful what you post as it is a reflection of Christ. If it is yours I would ask that you abstain from alcohol while serving as a Deacon. If this is something that you are struggling with I would ask that you seek the help you need or consider stepping down until you are able to get victory over this sin in your life.
4. Not Greedy
4. Not Greedy
5. Solid in their walk with God
5. Solid in their walk with God
This will be displayed by a faithful consistent dedication to the house of God and the things of God.
6. Servants
6. Servants
7. Men of Integrity
7. Men of Integrity
That is men who hold a good name with the community, God, and their family.
8. Lead their families in Godliness
8. Lead their families in Godliness
Duties of a Deacon
Duties of a Deacon
The scriptural expectations.
Acts 6:1 6 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Acts 6:1 6 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
1. To Take care of the widows and make sure they are provided for.
1. To Take care of the widows and make sure they are provided for.
Our widows should be called regularly and insured that there needs are met.
2. To be teachers of the Gospel.
2. To be teachers of the Gospel.
3. To alleviate the burdens of the ministry so that the pastor may be focused on prayer and presenting the gospel.
3. To alleviate the burdens of the ministry so that the pastor may be focused on prayer and presenting the gospel.
4. To be servants of the Lord by assisting the pastor.
4. To be servants of the Lord by assisting the pastor.
AREAS NEEDING ASSISTANCE
AREAS NEEDING ASSISTANCE
1. Bus, drivers
1. Bus, drivers
2. Wednesday night— Attendance
2. Wednesday night— Attendance
3. Contact with shut-ins
3. Contact with shut-ins
4. Following through with responsibilities
4. Following through with responsibilities
5. We have prayer at 9:45 on Sundays Mornings. If possible all deacons are requested to be there.
5. We have prayer at 9:45 on Sundays Mornings. If possible all deacons are requested to be there.
6. Sunday School starts at 10:00— All Deacons must be in Sunday School each week, unless providentially hindered.
6. Sunday School starts at 10:00— All Deacons must be in Sunday School each week, unless providentially hindered.