Discussion Questions
Icebreaker - What character qualities do you find most appealing concerning those who have a servant’s heart?
Read 1 Timothy 3:1-13
As you read this passage, what similarities and differences do you see between elders and deacons?
Have you ever served as an elder or deacon? How would you describe your experience?
What attributes of a deacon listed in this passage are most important to you? Why?
Read Acts 6:1-7. What insights does the Acts 6 passage tell you about the origins of the deacon role and how it works in relationship to the elders?
When was the last time you dedicated time to pray for your deacons in light of their responsibilities?
What biblical arguments can be made in favor of or not in favor of female deacons (deaconesses)?
Would you commit to praying more regularly for the church and her elders and deacons over the next month?