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.