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Deacons Faith Baptist Deaf Mission The Office of the Deacon 1. He should live a consecrated Christian life, bringing no reproach by his conduct upon the church or the cause of Christ. 2. He should attend church a minimum of 2 out of 3 services each week unless hindered by some reason which is approved by a good conscience. 3. He should be a tither -- bringing his tithe systematically to the church for the Lord's work. 4. He should be evangelistic and missionary in spirit, deeply interested in the salvation of souls at home and abroad. 5. He should be fully cooperative with the Pastor and church in a great spiritual program of advancement. 6. He should be a man who refrains from destructive criticism of his Pastor and church or its leadership, willing to settle all difficulties in a quiet and Christian manner, without hurting the cause of Christ or His church. 7. He should be able to keep in secrecy those things which would not honor Christ, the church and church members. 8. He should be active in the various activities of the church -- Sunday school, Discipleship Training and Brotherhood. 9. He should be a man about whom people say, "He is a good Christian man." 10. He should measure up to the requirements given in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Qualifications of a Deacon 1. Be a male member of this church for a minimum of one year as of January 1. 2. Be a minimum of 25 years of age as of October 1. 3. Posses the spiritual qualifications as set forth in Acts 6:3 and 1 Timothy 8:8-12. 4. He shall support the full program of the church, and shall be a tither. 5. He shall be the husband of one wife--having never been divorced, widowed or never married. Just What Is a Deacon? A Deacon is a Servant, not a church boss. The word deacon means servant. A deacon is elected not to honor a man but to honor and serve God and His church. A Deacon is one whose character is exemplary. Not only his life, but his reputation is a credit to the church and the Savior. His family life is a good example. A Deacon is a spiritually minded man. ". . . full of the Holy Spirit," the Scriptures say. The world and the deacon cannot mix without the church losing immeasurably. A Deacon is a devoted and faithful steward of his possessions. A deacon is "not greedy of filthy lucre." He must lead by his example if the church is to grow a membership of tithers. A Deacon is regular in attendance at all services. By his presence he adds much; by his absence he causes much harm. A Deacon is the Pastor's friend. He should be counselor, confidant, comforter, companion and friend to the Pastor. -See Acts 6:1-8 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Scriptural Qualifications for Deacons Deacons must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain. But they must continue to hold the open secret of faith with a clear conscience. They, too, should first be tested till approved, and then, if they are found above reproach, they should serve as deacons. The wives must be serious, too, not gossips; they must be temperate and perfectly trustworthy. A deacon, too, must have only one wife, and manage his children and household well. For those who render good service win a good standing for themselves in their faith in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 3:8-13
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