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What does the word “deacon” mean as it is found in the New Testament? |
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| Answer: It means “servant” (diakonos), which means “through dust” as in a servant raising dust to wait on his master. |
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| Why were seven men selected to serve as deacons? |
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| Answer: Seven men were selected to solve the specific problems, which existed in the Jerusalem Church |
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| Name three things deacons/deaconesses were able to do in the early churches. |
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| Answer: They were able to preach, teach, and distribute food to the needy. |
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| Name five of the seven qualifications of a deacon/deaconess. • |
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Definition
• He or she possesses Christian purpose (be grave).
• He or she has spiritual integrity (a clear conscience).
• He or she must prove his/her spiritual maturity (be found blameless).
•He or she much have a Christian family life (he must be the husband of one wife, ruling his house and children well).
• He or she must be honest in speech (not double-tongue).
• He or she must be temperate in living.
• He or she must be steward of possessions (not greedy of filthy lucre). |
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| What should the church look for in selecting a deacon/deaconess? |
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Answer:
1. He or she must have Biblical qualifications.
2. They must choose individuals who can serve well.
3. They should choose men and women who can work well with others.
4. They should choose men and women who will train for service. |
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| What is the relationship between Pastor and Deacon/Deaconess? |
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| Answer: Deacon/Deaconess are co-laborers with the Pastor in implementing the various ministries of the church. |
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| How are the deacons/deaconesses responsible for the church? |
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Answer: They report to the Pastor on their assigned work and are given direction by the Pastor. They should pledge to pray for one another. |
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| How should deacons/deaconesses be active in church growth? |
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Definition
Answer: 1. They must be active as witnesses. 2. They must be skilled as witnesses. |
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| How should deacons/deaconesses handle gossip and/or critical attitudes? |
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Answer: Deaconess/deaconesses should be slow to listen to gossip or any critical attitude and always encourage the party involved to pattern his or her thinking in line with the words of Christ which say, “let him that is among you that is without sin cast the first stone”. |
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Answer: Worship is the highest experience that furnishes the motivation and the power of living, witnessing and serving. |
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| What is the Lord’s Supper? |
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Answer: The Lord’s Supper is a proclamation of a past act, the pronouncement of a present experience, and the prophecy of a future event. (Each person who partakes of the broken bread and drinks of the cup becomes a witness to this truth). |
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Answer: Baptism is an ordinance of Christ symbolizing His death and His resurrection. |
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| How can a deacon/deaconess set a personal example in everyday living? |
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Definition
| Answer: He can set an example through his church attendance. He can love his church and support the total program. |
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| What is the nature of the Office of Deacon/Deaconess? |
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Definition
Answer: Deacons/deaconesses are not part of a board, they are part of the Body of Christ. A deacon/deaconess serves tables: The table of the Lord (Lord’s Supper), the table of the poor (ministry to the needy), the table of the Pastor. |
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| How may deacons/deaconesses perform acts of benevolence? |
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Answer:
1. Develop guidelines to follow for benevolence.
2. Investigate all requests for help.
3. Determine available community agencies that provide assistance. 4. Review and report all assistance that is being provided. |
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| What does “Ordination” represent? |
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Definition
Answer: Recognition of a man’s/woman’s potential to serve. Recommendation from the church, affirming the person’s serves. Release - freeing and authorizing the person to serve. |
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| What are the Four Factors in Spiritual Growth? |
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Definition
Answer: I must have knowledge. I must hold some beliefs (convictions). I must develop some skills. I must be changing or transforming my character. |
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| What are some things deacons/deaconesses can do to help reach people for Christ? |
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Answer: Be equipped by being prepared. Help with the Church evangelistic efforts. Promote growth. Pray for revival. Be a committee of one to reach out in friendship and helpfulness to people who are coming to Church. Be a cheerleader for whatever steps the Church is taking to reach people. Be willing to change. |
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| What steps will you take to become so well versed in the gospel that you will be thoroughly equipped and ready to witness at an opportunity? |
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Answer: Take a course in witnessing or soul winning. Learn to use the Bible when sharing Christ. Pray and ask God to open my eyes to opportunities to witness. Seek out at least one person every day to whom I will talk to about Jesus. |
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