Last night we had our second training session for deacons to serve in the ministry of Victory Church. This training material is titled Deacons, Partners in Ministry and Growth by Dr. Jim Henry.
Last night's session was on the "qualifications" of deacons. We discussed the qualifications at church, home and in the community. Below is a general outline of our study.
1. CHURCH - (I Timothy 3:8-10)
a. Worthy of respect; a constant reflection of God working in his life.
b. Not double-tongued but sincere; not a gossip.
c. Not give to much wine. (At Victory Church be require our deacons to abstain from all alcohol.)
d. Not greedy of filthy lucre. Does not use the office of deacon for personal gain. Be generous in giving and tithing through the church.
e. Holding the mystery of faith in pure conscience.
f. Proved or tested.
g. Husband of one wife and rules his household well.
2. HOME - Characteristics of a Deacon's Wife
a. Not a snob but dignified.
b. Not a malicious talker but discreet.
c. Temperate or disciplined.
d. Trustworthy in everything or dedicated.
3. COMMUNITY - Acts 6:3 "A man of honest report."
a. "Report" means martyr or witness.
b. He has a believable Christian life; demonstrates integrity and honesty.
After the lesson we had great discussion on these qualifications. We also created some "hypothetical situations" and shared how we would handle each of them. All-in-all, it was a great evening. The Lord is building His church!
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