The Office of Deacon

In closing, let me briefly mention something about deacons. The office of deacon is the only other office in the local church, and it is not among the five-fold ministry gifts. Deacons have no governing authority in the church as do elders. The Greek word translated deacon is diakonos, which literally means "servant."

The seven men appointed for the task of daily feeding the widows in the Jerusalem church are usually considered to be the first deacons (see Acts 6:1-6). They were chosen by the congregation and commissioned by the apostles. At least two of them, Philip and Stephen, were later promoted by God to be powerful evangelists.

Deacons are also spoken of in 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and Philippians 1:1. Apparently this office can be filled by a man or woman (see 1 Tim. 3:11).

Provide a toilet for Makanka

Problem: Makanka is from Zimbabwe and she has Spina Bifida. Her family has a hole in their backyard they use for a toilet but it is too difficult for Makanka to use by herself.

Solution: An indoor Western-style toilet will allow Makanka to use the toilet by herself without injury.

Still Needed: $245. Any size
gift will help.

•     The Ministry Gifts
•     Were Some Ministry Gifts Only for the Early Church?
•     How do You Know if You are Called?
•     A Closer Look at the Office of Apostle
•     True and False Apostles
•     The High Rank of the Apostle
•     The Office of Prophet
•     The Office of Teacher
•     The Office of Evangelist
•     The Office of Pastor
•     Church Governance
•     Unscriptural Elders
•     The Plurality of Elders?
•     Authority to Serve
•     Paying Elders
•     What do Pastors do?
•     More Responsibilities
•     So What are Pastors Supposed to do?
•     The Office of Deacon