Thread by @revandyprime

Excited to chat with our new deacons at GCC this afternoon about what their role looks like in our wee church.

Here's the framework we're working through:

1 Timothy 1:12-17 & 3:1-16

Ministry by God’s mercy.
Examples of God’s grace
to become examples to God’s church.

The Spiritual-Service of Deacons, from Acts 6-7

[1] Maintaining unity in the church - Acts 6:1 - aware of potential tensions.

[2] Ensuring care for the needy - Acts 6:1 - aware of daily needs.

[3] Looking out for the overlooked - Acts 6:1 - aware of those others might forget.

[4] Taking responsibility from the elders - Acts 6:2,4 - aware of what the elders must not neglect.

[5] Led by the Spirit and His wisdom - Acts 6:3 - aware of your desperate need of Him.

[6] Set-apart by the church - Acts 6:3,5-6 - aware of the calling you’ve received.

[7] Serving the ministry of the word - Acts 6:7-7:60 - aware of those who are not yet obedient to the faith.

What will that look like practically at GCC?

Not so much about meetings, but ministry.
Not so much about programmes, but people.
Not just doing but delegating.