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GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS. Now these are the numbers of the divisions equipped for war, who came to David at Hebron… Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do… 1 Chronicles 12:23, 32. DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS.
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Now these are the numbers of the divisions equipped for war, who came to David at Hebron… Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do… 1 Chronicles 12:23, 32 DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
Servant Leaders Must Be Qualified Only God Can Qualify Them God Qualifies them by His Spirit DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
The Church Recognizes Those Whom God Has Qualified Those Who are Recognized as Qualified are Appointed as Deacons DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
Deacons likewise… 1 Timothy 3:8 DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
Men of Mature Spiritual Character Dignified Not Double Tongued Not Addicted to Much Wine Not Greedy for Dishonest Gain DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
Men of Mature Spiritual Experience Husband of One Wife Managing their Children well Managing their own households well Their Wives likewise must be Dignified Not Slanderers Sober Minded Faithful in all things DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
Deacons likewise… Keep Hold of the Deep Truths of the Faith With a Clear Conscience 1 Timothy 3:9 DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
Deacons likewise… Must First Be Tested 1 Timothy 3:10 DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS
Choose… men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them. Acts 6:3 DEACONS: GOD’S SERVANT LEADERS