The primary ministry of deacons is to people. Deacons need to learn the heart of God, and reflect that as they do their work.
Tag: Church Leadership
Deacon is a Verb
By George Fuller. We all need to be reminded of this highest of all callings, to be a lowly servant of Jesus. We need encouragement, challenge and command from God's word to be what we are-servants of Jesus.The world and the church offer immense opportunity for those with servants' hearts.
REACHING THE RISING GENERATION – SHOW THEM JESUS
By Sue Jakes. Children need to see Jesus. They need to see him in the teacher. They need to see him in the taught Word. They need to see him in the other students. They need to see him in the whole body of Christ.
Thinking Long Range
I believe if we took this ministry to the younger generation seriously, there would be more young people who do not abandon the church in their teens and later life and more adults who are excited about their Christian faith because they are sharing with the next generation.
The Bible We Believe
By Bryan Chapell. Our need of Scripture's sufficiency necessarily indicates our insufficiency. Scripture's supply of what we need to fulfill God's purposes in our lives is testimony of its redemptive character.
Is Anyone in Charge?
When we understand that all things that happen do so according to God's will, we will be positioned to see God's involvement in His creation.