Deacons are servant leaders. That’s what the word means. They help us make the gospel we’re proclaiming look beautiful by freeing up the elders and by leading us in loving sacrificial service. That’s why we have deacons. Now, third. Who should … Continue reading Deacons: part 3
Both elders and deacons are servants. They are servant leaders. They have that in common. The difference comes down to where exactly God’s called them to FOCUS when it comes to serving and leading the church. With elders, their focus … Continue reading Deacons: part 2
I want to take a little time to talk about the church. Specifically, we are going to be looking to the Bible for guidance about what we are supposed to be doing as a church. But, I guess, as we … Continue reading Church: Why It Matters #1
I thought we could look at 1 Timothy 3:8-13 in a series of posts and answer four questions about the office of deacon. First, what is a deacon? It’s a funny word, actually. Deacon. It’s not technically an English word. … Continue reading Deacons: part 1
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