1TI 3:8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
1TI 3:11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
1TI 3:12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
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I know very little about the role of a deacon, in the churches i go to, the deacon(s) are always presented as being subordinate to the role of pastor. They are responsible for helping the Pastor out, basically they help teach sunday schools, help with church finances, help different minsitries the church has, stuff like that. Ive never seen a deacon preach though.
Is this what a deacon generally does? Someone with a bigger brain than me fill us in.
1TI 3:11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
1TI 3:12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
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I know very little about the role of a deacon, in the churches i go to, the deacon(s) are always presented as being subordinate to the role of pastor. They are responsible for helping the Pastor out, basically they help teach sunday schools, help with church finances, help different minsitries the church has, stuff like that. Ive never seen a deacon preach though.
Is this what a deacon generally does? Someone with a bigger brain than me fill us in.
