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- The ministry of a deaconess is a usually non-ordained ministry for women in some Protestant, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Orthodox churches to provide pastoral care, especially for other women, and which may carry a limited liturgical role.
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The ministry of a deaconess is a usually non-ordained ministry for women in some Protestant, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Orthodox churches to provide pastoral care, especially for other women, and which may carry a limited liturgical role.
- Qualities of Deacons
- Deacons Must Be Dignified
- Deacons Must Be Sincere
- Deacons Must Not Be Drunkards
- Deacons Must Not Be Greedy
- Deacons Must Know and Practice Scripture
- Deacons Must First Prove Themselves Faithful
- Deacons Must Be Moral in Their Conduct with The Opposite Sex
- Deacons Must Run Their Homes Well
- Deacons, Who Are Faithful, Will Be Rewarded
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain, holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless … Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their ...
Paul says that deacons must be “dignified” (v. 8). It can also be translated worthy or respect, reverent, or serious. “It comes from a root word (sebomai) that means ‘to venerate,’ or ‘to worship.’ Those characterized by it have a majestic quality of character that makes people stand in awe of them.”5Essentially, deacons must be serious about the f...
Paul says these men must not be “two-faced” (v. 8). It can also be translated “sincere” or “not double-tongued.”6 They are people of their word. Their yes means yes and their no means no (Matt 5:37). They are not gossips. They don’t say something to one person and something else to another. They are sincere in their communication and others sense t...
Paul’s says deacons must not be “given to excessive drinking” (v.8). This was especially important since serving wine was a common gesture of hospitality in homes. Deacons often traveled house to house caring for members, and if they were addicted to wine, they would be tempted to become drunk and shame God and his church. Therefore, deacons had to...
“Not greedy for gain” can also be translated “not greedy for money” (v. 8). This would be especially important because deacons often handled the money in the early church. This exposed them to special temptations to be dishonest. We can be sure that Judas was not the last treasurer to betray Christ for money. For this reason, deacons must be people...
First Timothy 3:9 says they must hold “to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” What does Paul mean by the mystery of the faith? Paul commonly uses this term throughout his writings (cf. Eph 3:3, 6, 9, 1 Cor 4:1). It refers to secrets in the Old Testament that were more fully disclosed in the New. It refers to all New Testament doctrin...
Paul adds, “And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless” (v. 10). The implication of this is that potential deacons have served the church for some time in an unofficial capacity and proved themselves faithful. No doubt, this includes faithfully attending service, serving whenever there is a ne...
In 1 Timothy 3:12, he says, “Deacons must be husbands of one wife...” As mentioned before with elders, this does not refer to one’s marital status. It literally can be translated a “one-woman man.” If they are married, they must be faithful to their wife. If not, they must be pure in their conduct with the opposite sex. Elders and deacons often cou...
In addition, 1 Timothy 3:12 says that deacons must be “good managers of their children and their own households.” As with the elders (v. 4-5), faithfulness at home is a proving ground for ministry. First Timothy 5:4says our first ministry is our family. Therefore, one who is unfaithful with shepherding their children, caring for their wife, and oth...
Finally, Paul describes the rewards faithful deacons receive. He says, “For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus” (v. 13). Observation Question:What rewards do faithful deacons receive and what do they represent?
Sep 13, 2024 · The Bible provides guidelines for the qualities and duties of deacons, who serve in practical ministry roles and are distinct from the spiritual leadership of elders. Deacons are to be respected, honest, self-controlled, faithful, and capable of managing their households well.
What is a deaconess? LCMS deaconesses are women who are professional church-workers, trained to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a ministry of works of mercy, spiritual care, and teaching the Christian faith. “Deaconess,” from the Greek word diakonos, means “servant.”.
The office of deacon emerged in New Testament times and today the diaconal movement exists all over the world. In the Methodist Church deacons are men and women called by God to serve in many different ways, offering lifetime commitment, and a willingness to serve where needed.
September. Deaconesses in the church. E ditor’s Note: Part one (July 2008) traced the role of the deaconess in the New Testament church and through history until deaconesses and their function disappeared during the Middle Ages. Part two examines the role of the deaconess in the Adventist Church.
The word deaconess is the feminine counterpart of the male deacon. Both words come from the Greek verb diakone (to serve, to assist, to minister). In Matthew 8:15, Luke 10:40, and Acts 6:2, the authors used the verb diakone in connection with serving food and other aspects of ministry.
