Local Church Organization. 1.Not like the organizations of men Matt. 20:25-28; 1 Corinthians 12:28 2.Very simple Philippians 1:1 with the bishops & deacons.

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Local Church Organization

1.Not like the organizations of men Matt. 20:25-28; 1 Corinthians 12:28 2.Very simple Philippians 1:1 with the bishops & deacons 3.Each church autonomous & independent of other congregations 1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 14:23

Deacons Deacons are servants Acts 6:1-4 “serve tables” DIAKONEO Verb form of deacon Also in John 12:2,26; Rom. 15:25 Their focus is on details and logistics so elders can focus on spiritual leadership Acts 6:4 Specific requirements for the task

Qualities of Deacons Acts 6:3 1. Good reputation trusted character 2. Full of the Holy Spirit spiritual character 3. Full of wisdom competent for the task 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Likewise (see v. 1-7) 1. Reverent (respected for being respectable) Not double-tongued a must for honest dealing

Qualities of Deacons 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Not given to much wine (impairs judgment) Not greedy for money (root of all kinds of evil) 2. Holding the mystery of faith with a pure conscience (integrity based on Christ-like principles in His word)

Qualification of Deacons 1 Timothy 3:8-13 First tested, then found blameless v How tested v behavior of wives v.11, ruling children and house well v.12 Tested Character + Tested Competence Confidence of others

Bishops Bishop literally means overseer Acts 20:17,28 elders (v.17)are told to take heed to all the flock (local church) over which the Holy Spirit made them overseers, to shepherd (pastor)the church of the Lord which He purchased with His own blood 1 Peter 5:1-3 Focus on spiritual leadership

Bishops Focus on spiritual leadership Expected to take care of the church of God 1 Tim. 3:5 like a shepherd Luke 10:34-35 not by proxy James 5:13-16 visit the sick Matt. 25:36-43 Looking diligently so none fall away Heb. 12:14

Qualification of Bishops Deacons first tested (v.10) in the home (v.11-12) as the bishops (likewise—v.8) Character found blameless (v.10) proven character and proven competence as an effective manager of the home Bishops must be proven as successful spiritual guides of their families (v.4-5) Independently godly children Prov. 27:11 Everyone (even outsiders) must see he is an effective spiritual leader and blameless (v.7)

Qualification of Bishops Deacons first tested (v.10) in the home (v.11-12) as the bishops (likewise—v.8) Character found blameless (v.10) proven character and proven competence as an effective manager of the home Bishops must be proven as successful spiritual guides of their families (v.4-5) Independently godly children Prov. 27:11 Everyone (even outsiders) must see he is an effective spiritual leader and blameless (v.7)