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CHAIRPERSON: BRO. LEWIS GREENLEAF
CO-CHAIRPERSON: BRO RICHARD GRANDERSON
BRO. JAMES GREENLEAF
BRO. TARVIS HILL
BRO. ATHA PORTER
BRO. FRANK EDINBOURGH
BRO. JACKSON PAYNE BRO. FREEMAN HARVEY
The Greek word or deacon is “diakonos” which means servant.
The following are the qualifications that will be required of the deacons can be found in 1st Timothy
3:8-13 and Acts 6:3 and are as follows:
1.
A deacon must have a good reputation. The phrase “of good reputation” is synonymous with the
word “reverent.” To be “reverent” is to be “honorable” and “devout.” A deacon’s reputation should
be seen in his home and in his work outside the church.
2.
A deacon must be a man of his word. A deacon is a man who can be trusted. He must not say one
thing and do another. This qualification is one of trust.
3.
A deacon must try to live above reproach. Realizing our sinful nature is present in all we do, we believe a
Deacon must strive to live a life that does not call into question his integrity and growing relationship with
God. There are many things of this world that have the appearance of evil, and if we as men of God
participate in them, we could cause members to become confused and stumble.
4.
A deacon must be a generous giver to his church. This is to say that a deacon should tithe. The
Bible says that, “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” If you do not give to the
service of the church, your heart will not be there to serve.
5.
A deacon must have a good grip on God’s word. This means that a deacon should be a student of
God’s word. When a deacon knows God’s word then he will do God’s word.
6.
A deacon must be proven. A man is not ordained as a deacon in order to acquire these
qualifications. He is ordained because he already has them. A man who is nominated as a deacon
should have already been shown to be faithful in his service, church attendance, tithing, witnessing,
prayer, and Bible study.
7.
A deacon should be blameless. Again this does not mean sinless but means that there is nothing
someone can accuse him of, and that he lives with a clean conscience.
8.
A deacon must be a one woman man. Our church recognizes divorce as an unfortunate result of
sin in the world, but also understands the ability of God's grace to transform and renew those who
have experienced it. The phrase, "a one woman man," means he is not involved in sexual impurity
and, if married, is committed to his present wife.
9.
A deacon must be a good father. This does not mean that a deacon’s children are to be blameless
or perfect, but they have been taught and nurtured in the scriptures, guided safely, and disciplined
appropriately.
10. A deacon must be the spiritual leader of his home. It is in the home that a deacon develops his
spiritual leadership by setting the proper example, showing love to his wife and children, resolving
conflict, and serving humbly, as well teaching the scripture.