Mike Mazzalongo #10 – “The Selection Process”
Deacons Men Have “charge” Good reputation Spiritual in nature Talented Respectable, honest, sober, not greedy, faithful Experienced Married only once, manage home well
Deacon Selection 1.Congregation chooses 2.Choices approved by Elders 3.Commended by Elders (Prayer, Laying on of hands)
Elders Men Exercise the leadership of Christ Love the church, make decisions, open Desire to serve Married only once, manage home well, believing children
Elders Able to teach and faithful Moderate, prudent, sober, gentle Respectable, hospitable, good reputation Not argumentative, violent or greedy Just, devout, lover of good
Work of Elders 1.Protect 2.Promote 3.Provide
Selecting Elders – 3 Major Views 1.Only the preacher chooses
Selecting Elders – 3 Major Views 1.Only the preacher chooses 2.The church chooses, Elders confirm
Selecting Elders – 3 Major Views 1.Only the preacher chooses 2.The church chooses, Elders confirm 3. The Elders and preacher choose, church confirms
Fasting? No Yes Don’t Know Acts 6:6 – Deacons I Tim. 4:4 - Evangelist Acts 13:3 - Missionaries Acts 14:23 – Elders Tit. 1:5 - Elders
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