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1 His Eternal Plan: Elders and Deacons Acts 6:1-4

2 1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 3 "Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; 4 "but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word." Acts 6:1-4

3 Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons 1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Phil. 1:1

4 Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons

5 Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons Human Wisdom

6 Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons Human Wisdom Influential men

7 Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons Human Wisdom Influential men Successful men

8 Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons Human Wisdom Influential men Successful men Popular men

9 Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons Human Wisdom Influential men Successful men Popular men His Divine Wisdom

10 Four Important Words

11 Elders

12 Four Important Words Elders episkopos – bishop/overseer

13 Four Important Words Elders episkopos – bishop/overseer presbuteros – elder/presbyter

14 Four Important Words Elders episkopos – bishop/overseer presbuteros – elder/presbyter poimen – shepherd/pastor

15 Four Important Words Elders episkopos – bishop/overseer presbuteros – elder/presbyter poimen – shepherd/pastor Deacons

16 Four Important Words Elders episkopos – bishop/overseer presbuteros – elder/presbyter poimen – shepherd/pastor Deacons diakonos – minister/servant/deacon

17 Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

18 Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word

19 Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word Not self- willed Hospitable Blameless Not double- tongued Self Controlled

20 Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men Not Given To Wine Able to Teach Temperate Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Sober Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word Not self- willed Hospitable Blameless Not double- tongued Self Controlled

21 Not Given To Wine Able to Teach Temperate Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Sober Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word Not self- willed Hospitable Blameless Not double- tongued Self Controlled Gentle Holy Just Lover of Good Grave Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

22 What Does a Deacon Look Like?

23 Desires to Work/Serve

24 What Does a Deacon Look Like? Desires to Work/Serve Spiritually Minded

25 What Does a Deacon Look Like? Desires to Work/Serve Spiritually Minded One Who is Proven

26 What Does a Deacon Look Like? Desires to Work/Serve Spiritually Minded One Who is Proven You Can Trust the Work to Him

27 What Does a Deacon Look Like? Not Given To Wine Able to Teach Temperate Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Sober Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word Not self- willed Hospitable Blameless Not double- tongued Self Controlled Gentle Holy Just Lover of Good Grave

28 What Does a Deacon Look Like? Not Given To Wine Able to Teach Temperate Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Sober Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word Not self- willed Hospitable Blameless Not double- tongued Self Controlled Husband of one wife Children in Subjection Rules His House Wife is not Slanderous,& temperate Wife is reverent & faithful in all things Gentle Holy Just Lover of Good Grave

29 What Does an Elder Look Like?

30 Desires to Work/Serve

31 What Does an Elder Look Like? Desires to Work/Serve Spiritually Minded

32 What Does an Elder Look Like? Desires to Work/Serve Spiritually Minded Shown His Ability (in his family)

33 What Does an Elder Look Like? Desires to Work/Serve Spiritually Minded Shown His Ability (in his family) You Can Follow His Example

34 What Does an Elder Look Like? Desires to Work/Serve Spiritually Minded Shown His Ability (in his family) You Can Follow His Example You Can Trust Your Soul to Him

35 What Does an Elder Look Like? Not Given To Wine Able to Teach Temperate Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Sober Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word Not self- willed Hospitable Blameless Not double- tongued Self Controlled Gentle Holy Just Lover of Good Grave

36 What Does an Elder Look Like? Not Given To Wine Able to Teach Temperate Not Quarrelsome Not Greedy Sober Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick- Tempered Fast to The Word Not self- willed Hospitable Blameless Not double- tongued Self Controlled Husband of one wife Children in Subjection Rules His House Wives not Slanderous & temperate Wives reverent & faithful in all things Gentle Holy Just Lover of Good Grave BelievingChildren Not a Novice

37 Important Matters to Remember

38 Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special

39 Important Matters to Remember Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special Elders are shepherds, not CEO's

40 Important Matters to Remember Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special Elders are shepherds, not CEO's Elders' first flock—his family

41 Important Matters to Remember Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special Elders are shepherds, not CEO's Elders' first flock—his family Look at his family and children

42 Important Matters to Remember Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special Elders are shepherds, not CEO's Elders' first flock—his family Look at his family and children Not a popularity contest

43 Important Matters to Remember Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special Elders are shepherds, not CEO's Elders' first flock—his family Look at his family and children Not a popularity contest Decision will impact church for years

44 Entering His Spiritual Body

45 BelieveJohn 8:24

46 Entering His Spiritual Body BelieveJohn 8:24 RepentActs 17:31

47 Entering His Spiritual Body BelieveJohn 8:24 RepentActs 17:31 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32

48 Entering His Spiritual Body BelieveJohn 8:24 RepentActs 17:31 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32 Be BaptizedActs 22:16

49 Entering His Spiritual Body BelieveJohn 8:24 RepentActs 17:31 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

50 Entering His Spiritual Body BelieveJohn 8:24 RepentActs 17:31 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be FaithfulRev. 2:10

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