Working within the guidelines of the desires of the elders, a deacon must be willing to make decisions and put forth immediate efforts to begin and complete his assignment. The work of the deacon is important. He is not an elder, may never be qualified as an elder, and need not necessarily use his office as a stepping stone to be an elder. He can serve as a deacon, recognizing the value of that service. Deacons need to function regularly and be appriciated for their work's sake.
Good deacons are a blessing.
Just as the church today needs good elders to lead, it also needs competent, willing deacons to serve. Discuss the different types of qualifications required of men who can serve as deacons. Portions are Copyrighted 1998 Mike Scott. Webmaster is Keith Rowland.