Deacon Ministry within a Discipleship Culture

Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13

What is deacon ministry? 

            Who can serve as deacon?

Acts 6:1-7

It's desciptive, yet prototypical.

Deacon ministry...

     ...helps support the unity of the congregation.

     ...helps support the leaders' ministry of the word.

1 Timothy 3:8-13

It's prescriptive, and formalized.

Deacons are...

                   ...trustworthy men.

                   ...tested men.