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   deacon

   /ˈdiːk(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. (in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.
   • ▪ (in some Nonconformist Churches) a lay officer appointed to assist a minister, especially in secular affairs.
   • ▪ (in the early church) a minister appointed to administer charity.

   verb

   • 1. appoint or ordain as a deacon.

   Word Origin Old Englishdiacon, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek diakonos ‘servant’ (in ecclesiastical Greek ‘Christian minister’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. deaconship noun

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   What does a church deacon do?

   • If a conflict arises within the church, the Deacon is to assist the pastor in easing any tensions or resolving conflict. The province of the church Deacon board has steadily shifted and grown. Instead of primarily caring for the sick and the widows of the church, Deacon boards have become the pseudo-corporate officers in many churches.

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   Do deacons teach?

   • Deacons are called to “hold” to the faith with a clear conscience, but they are not called to “teach” that faith (1 Tim. 3:9). This suggests that the deacons do not have an official teaching role in the church. Like elders, deacons must manage their house and children well (1 Tim. 3:4, 12).

   The Biblical Qualifications and Responsibilities of Deacons

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   What is the role of a deacon in the Bible?

   • Deacons are to be respected, honest, self-controlled, faithful, and capable of managing their households well. The New Testament suggests both men and women served as deacons, but scholars debate the specific roles and titles, with some interpreting references to include deaconesses.

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   What does the Greek word 'deacon' mean?

   • The basic meaning of Greek word group behind the English translation "deacon" (diakon-) suggests the notion of service and servanthood (John 2:5; Romans 15:8; Matthew 20:26; Luke 10:40; Acts 11:29; 12:25), especially in regard to providing practical help…

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   How is a Deacon chosen?

   • Most often the deacon or deacon candidate is a long-standing member of the church, being middle aged, but younger deacons may be selected from among members of a family that has had several generations in the same church. They are elected by quorum vote annually.

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   What is a church deacon board?

   • The province of the church Deacon board has steadily shifted and grown. Instead of primarily caring for the sick and the widows of the church, Deacon boards have become the pseudo-corporate officers in many churches. They are deemed the overseers of the church property and its financial stability.

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   A deacon is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions.

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   Dec 18, 2020 · The Deacon is to visit the sick and needy of the church and prepare necessary matters for church meetings. If a conflict arises within the church, the Deacon is to assist the pastor in easing any tensions or resolving conflict. The province of the church Deacon board has steadily shifted and grown.

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   Nov 20, 2020 · A Permanent Deacon can be a single man, or a married man. A Deacon is a man called by the Bishop of the Diocese to Ordination. He is ordained to serve the Church in a threefold ministry. The Ministry of Charity – He is particularly called to serve the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised.

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   Jan 23, 2006 · The basic meaning of Greek word group behind the English translation "deacon" (diakon-) suggests the notion of service and servanthood (John 2:5; Romans 15:8; Matthew 20:26; Luke 10:40; Acts 11:29; 12:25), especially in regard to providing practical help…

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   It is a ministry that gives opportunity to work God at the cutting edge. Through the prison chaplaincy, the deacon is also involved in a weekly group meeting offered to all inmates, where some discover the 'unconditional love of God' through a therapeutic process, and a belief that all life is sacred, their own included.

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    Mar 31, 2010 · Deacons are called to “hold” to the faith with a clear conscience, but they are not called to “teach” that faith (1 Tim. 3:9). This suggests that the deacons do not have an official teaching role in the church. Like elders, deacons must manage their house and children well (1 Tim. 3:4, 12).