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His Eternal Plan: Elders and Deacons Acts 6:1-4

His Eternal Plan: Elders and Deacons Acts 6:1-4. 1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

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His Eternal Plan: Elders and Deacons Acts 6:1-4

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  1. His Eternal Plan: Elders and Deacons Acts 6:1-4

  2. 1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 3 "Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit 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 6:1-4

  3. Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons 1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Phil. 1:1

  4. Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons

  5. Leadership in the Church • Elders and Deacons • Human Wisdom

  6. Leadership in the Church • Elders and Deacons • Human Wisdom • Influential men

  7. Leadership in the Church • Elders and Deacons • Human Wisdom • Influential men • Successful men

  8. Leadership in the Church • Elders and Deacons • Human Wisdom • Influential men • Successful men • Popular men

  9. Leadership in the Church • Elders and Deacons • Human Wisdom • Influential men • Successful men • Popular men • His Divine Wisdom

  10. Four Important Words

  11. Four Important Words Elders

  12. Four Important Words • Elders • episkopos – bishop/overseer

  13. Four Important Words • Elders • episkopos – bishop/overseer • presbuteros – elder/presbyter

  14. Four Important Words • Elders • episkopos – bishop/overseer • presbuteros – elder/presbyter • poimen – shepherd/pastor

  15. Four Important Words • Elders • episkopos – bishop/overseer • presbuteros – elder/presbyter • poimen – shepherd/pastor • Deacons

  16. Four Important Words • Elders • episkopos – bishop/overseer • presbuteros – elder/presbyter • poimen – shepherd/pastor • Deacons • diakonos – minister/servant/deacon

  17. Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

  18. Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

  19. Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Not self- willed Not double- tongued Hospitable Self Controlled Blameless Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

  20. Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Able to Teach Not Given To Wine Not self- willed Not double- tongued Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Hospitable Self Controlled Temperate Sober Blameless Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

  21. Gentle Just Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Lover of Good Holy Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Grave Able to Teach Not Given To Wine Not self- willed Not double- tongued Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Hospitable Self Controlled Temperate Sober Blameless Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

  22. What Does a Deacon Look Like?

  23. What Does a Deacon Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve

  24. What Does a Deacon Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve • Spiritually Minded

  25. What Does a Deacon Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve • Spiritually Minded • One Who is Proven

  26. What Does a Deacon Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve • Spiritually Minded • One Who is Proven • You Can Trust the Work to Him

  27. Gentle Just Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Lover of Good Holy Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Grave Able to Teach Not Given To Wine Not self- willed Not double- tongued Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Hospitable Self Controlled Temperate Sober Blameless What Does a Deacon Look Like?

  28. Gentle Just Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Lover of Good Holy Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Grave Able to Teach Not Given To Wine Not self- willed Not double- tongued Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Hospitable Self Controlled Temperate Sober Blameless What Does a Deacon Look Like? Rules His House Wife is reverent & faithful in all things Wife is not Slanderous,& temperate Children in Subjection Husband of one wife

  29. What Does an Elder Look Like?

  30. What Does an Elder Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve

  31. What Does an Elder Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve • Spiritually Minded

  32. What Does an Elder Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve • Spiritually Minded • Shown His Ability (in his family)

  33. What Does an Elder Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve • Spiritually Minded • Shown His Ability (in his family) • You Can Follow His Example

  34. What Does an Elder Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve • Spiritually Minded • Shown His Ability (in his family) • You Can Follow His Example • You Can Trust Your Soul to Him

  35. Gentle Just Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Lover of Good Holy Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Grave Able to Teach Not Given To Wine Not self- willed Not double- tongued Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Hospitable Self Controlled Temperate Sober Blameless What Does an Elder Look Like?

  36. Gentle Just Of Good Report Good Behavior Not Covetous Lover of Good Holy Not Violent Fast to The Word Not Quick- Tempered Grave Able to Teach Not Given To Wine Not self- willed Not double- tongued Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Hospitable Self Controlled Temperate Sober Blameless What Does an Elder Look Like? Rules His House Not a Novice Wives reverent & faithful in all things Wives not Slanderous& temperate Believing Children Children in Subjection Husband of one wife

  37. Important Matters to Remember

  38. Important Matters to Remember • Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special

  39. Important Matters to Remember • Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special • Elders are shepherds, not CEO's

  40. Important Matters to Remember • Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special • Elders are shepherds, not CEO's • Elders' first flock—his family

  41. Important Matters to Remember • Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special • Elders are shepherds, not CEO's • Elders' first flock—his family • Look at his family and children

  42. Important Matters to Remember • Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special • Elders are shepherds, not CEO's • Elders' first flock—his family • Look at his family and children • Not a popularity contest

  43. Important Matters to Remember • Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special • Elders are shepherds, not CEO's • Elders' first flock—his family • Look at his family and children • Not a popularity contest • Decision will impact church for years

  44. Entering His Spiritual Body

  45. Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8:24

  46. Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8:24 • Repent Acts 17:31

  47. Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8:24 • Repent Acts 17:31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10:32

  48. Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8:24 • Repent Acts 17:31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10:32 • Be Baptized Acts 22:16

  49. Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8:24 • Repent Acts 17:31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10:32 • Be Baptized Acts 22:16 • Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

  50. Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8:24 • Repent Acts 17:31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10:32 • Be Baptized Acts 22:16 • Added to His church, His body, His kingdom • Be Faithful Rev. 2:10

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