Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Episode 246: Build-A-Deacon
In 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Paul lays out the qualifications for a deacon:
1. A deacon is self-controlled in speech, appetites, and actions (1 Tim. 3:8; see also 1 Tim. 3:11). According to Paul, deacons must be “dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.”
2. A deacon is sound in the faith (1 Tim. 3:9). Deacons must “hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience,” which means that they must have a firm grip on the truths of the gospel and live consistently with those truths.
3. A deacon has been tested (1 Tim. 3:10). Paul writes, “Let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.” Practically, this means that deacons should have a proven track record of faithful service before they are appointed to the office of deacon.
4. If married, a deacon is faithful to his spouse (1 Tim. 3:12). If single, the deacon must honor Christ with his body (1 Cor. 6:18-19).
5. A deacon manages his children and household well (1 Tim. 3:12). Does the way he manages his household indicate that he will faithfully serve the church’s needs? The basic message is that deacons are to be Christians whose trustworthiness, self-control, and soundness in the faith shows that they are able to be trusted (i) to faithfully care for the church’s physical needs and (ii) to serve as an example of faithful service to others.
1. Student of God's Word
2. Integrity
3. Unifier
4. Servant -hearted
5. Positivity
6. A formal or informal teacher
7. Faithfully consistent
8. Proactive
Episode 252: Looking Forward to 2024
Episode 251: Switching Horses
Episode 250: 6Gifts to Give Your Church
Episode 249: Keeping it fresh at Christmas and Easter
Episode 247: Build-A Sunday School Teacher
Episode 245: Build a Student Minister
Episode 244: Build-a-Worship-Leader
Episode 243: Build-a-Pastor
episdode 242: Just Keep Leading
Episode 240: 5 Issues You’re Probably Talking about in Your Preaching
Episode 239: Insider Training
Episode 238: How to Respond when Tech Goes Haywire
Episode 237:More About What We Do
Episode 236: 10 Ideas to Help You with Your 2024 Budget
Episode 235: How to Welcome Well
Episode234: Am I a Lead Follower?
Episode233: Revivals: Check Yes or No?
Episode232:Do We Revere Scripture?
Episode231: Culture Takes Time
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