2. Characteristics & Qualifications
of Deacons
Characteristics (Acts 6:3-8).
Men of good reputation.
Men full of the Holy Spirit.
Men full of wisdom.
Men full of faith.
Men full of service.

3. Characteristics & Qualifications
of Deacons
Qualifications (1 Timothy 3:8-13).
Positive qualifications:
Dignified.
Holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
Blameless.

4. Characteristics & Qualifications
of Deacons
Qualifications (1 Timothy 3:8-13).
Positive qualifications:
The husband of one wife.
Managing their children and their own households well.

5. Characteristics & Qualifications
of Deacons
Qualifications (1 Timothy 3:8-13).
Negative qualifications:
Not double-tongued.
Not addicted to much wine.
Not greedy for dishonest gain.

6. Characteristics & Qualifications
of Deacons
Qualifications (1 Timothy 3:8-13).