DEACON MINISTRY

QUALIFICATIONS OF A DEACON

The Biblical qualifications for a deacon are found in Acts 6 and in I Timothy 3:8-13. They are divided into 3 categories:

1. SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS  (ACTS 6:1-6)

a) Men of good reputation

b) Full of the Spirit

c) Full of wisdom

 

2. MORAL QUALIFICATIONS  (I TIMOTHY 3: 8-10, 12-13)

a) Worthy of respect

b) Not hypocritical

c) Not drinking a lot of wine

d) Not greedy for money

e) Holding the mystery of faith with a clear conscience

f) The husband of one wife

g) Managing their children and their own households well

 

3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE WIFE OF A DEACON (I TIMOTHY 3:11)

a) Worthy of respect

b) Not slanderers

c) Self-controlled

d) Faithful in everything

 

PRACTICAL DUTIES OF A DEACON

The practical duties unique to Faith and The Life Church, are the following:

1. Loyal support and respect of the pastor and staff.

2. Faithful attendance at the services of the church.

3. Encouragement of and participation in the organizations of the church – Sunday School, Music, Discipleship, Ministries, Outreach, Special Events, etc.

4. A consistent commitment to stewardship by tithing to the church.

5. Personal evangelism among the lost; visitation of the sick & shut-in of the membership.

6. Assistance with new member assimilation.

7. Help serve the Lord’s Supper.

8. Pray in worship services.

9. Help with Preschool Hall security.

10. Serve at annual Widow/Widower’s Banquet.

11. Minister to the needs of the Sunday School class as assigned.