Deacon Qualifications

I Timothy 3:8-12

I. Worthy of Respect
A.

what they say
B. Not drunkards, but in

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of their lives
C.

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businessmen and workers
II. Solid Doctrine
A. Strong understanding of the

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of the Bible
B. Focused on

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truths
C.

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conscience
III. Tested and Approved
A. After the deacons receive

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, they will invite those nominated to a process of testing.
B. After a year of testing, the deacons will bring to the church those individuals they feel should be

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to serve as deacons.
IV. Faithful Husband and Father
A. Husband of one wife: literally is “one

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man”
B. If his family life is in

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, he would likely not be able to lead the church as a servant.

Being a deacon is a high honor, but with that honor comes great responsibility.