Biblical Deacons II

Acts 6:1-8

·        God has sent great growth on His church Matthew 16:18

·        With growth came problems and divisions

·        The pastors proposed to the church the idea of having deacons

·        Their purpose in choosing deacons was for them to take care of many ministries and allow them time for the preaching, praying, planning, and working as leaders of the ministry

·        Deacons are servants and exist to meet the needs of the church members

I.                  Steps for choosing deacons

a.    The pastors saw the need, it was their idea to have deacons 6:2

b.    They make a proposal to the church 6:3

c.     The pastors gave the requirements, they were not chosen because of their popularity or their money 6:3

d.    They were brethren from within the church

e.    The church chose the deacons under the conditions given by the pastors 6:3

f.      The pastors approved the deacons 6:6

g.    The pastors laid hands on the men in front of everyone (ordination) 6:6

II.              Their ministry

a.    Serve tables

b.    Work that was assigned them by the pastors

c.     Take care of the widows

d.    Free the hands of the pastor

e.    Take care of the pastor

III.           The reward

a.    The word grows 6:7

b.    The church multiplies greatly

c.     Even the Jewish priests began to accept Christ

d.    Everyone was doing their part