Jan 4, 2022 · The responsibilities of a deacon are not clearly listed or outlined; they are assumed to be everything that does not include the duties of an elder or pastor, which is to preach, teach, and exhort.

Aug 21, 2023 · What are the qualifications of elders and deacons? What does the Bible say about who is qualified to serve as an elder or deacon?

Nov 21, 2025 · The other Philip is usually distinguished from the disciple of the same name by calling him “Philip the evangelist” or “Philip the deacon.” It is often assumed that this Philip was one of the …

Jun 2, 2023 · The word deacon simply means “servant.” Deacons are appointed church officials who minister to the more physical needs of the church, relieving the elders to attend to more spiritual …

신약성경에서 보통 “섬기다”로 번역되는 단어는 문자적으로 “먼지 속에서”를 의미하는 헬라어 디아코네오입니다. 이 단어는 수행원이나 종업원, 또는 다른 사람을 시중 드는 사람을 의미합니다. 이 …

Jan 4, 2022 · There are at least three possible interpretations of the phrase husband of one wife in 1 Timothy 3:2 (ESV). 1) It could simply be saying that a polygamist is not qualified to be an elder, a …

Jan 4, 2022 · Arguing against interpreting "deacon’s wives" as "female deacons" is the fact that it would be unusual for Paul to give qualifications for deacons in verses 8-10 and 12-13, with qualifications for …

Jan 4, 2022 · Can an unmarried man be a deacon or elder? Is marriage a qualification to serve in church leadership according to 1 Timothy chapter 3?

Jan 4, 2022 · Her designation as “deacon” (or “servant” in the ESV) could mean that she held an official position within the church as a deaconess or simply that she was someone who was known to serve …

Jan 4, 2022 · The other office in the church is that of deacon. Deacons are men who handle the practical concerns of the church, such as caring for the sick, elderly or widowed and maintaining buildings or …