His Eternal Plan Elders and Deacons Acts 6

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

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

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

Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons

Leadership in the Church Elders and Deacons • Human Wisdom

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

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

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

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

Four Important Words

Four Important Words Elders

Four Important Words Elders • episkopos – bishop/overseer

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

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

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

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

Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men

Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick. Tempered Fast to The Word

Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick. Tempered Fast to The Word Not selfwilled Not doubletongued Hospitable Blameless Self Controlled

Spiritual Body & Spiritual Men Good Behavior Of Good Report Not Covetous Not Violent Not Quick. Tempered Fast to The Word Able to Teach Not Given To Wine Not selfwilled Not Greedy Not Quarrelsome Sober Temperate Not doubletongued Hospitable Blameless Self Controlled

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

What Does a Deacon Look Like?

What Does a Deacon Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve

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

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

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

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

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

What Does an Elder Look Like?

What Does an Elder Look Like? • Desires to Work/Serve

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

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

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

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

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

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

Important Matters to Remember

Important Matters to Remember • Must possess all qualities—positive, negative and special

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

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

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

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

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

Entering His Spiritual Body

Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8: 24

Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8: 24 • Repent Acts 17: 31

Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8: 24 • Repent Acts 17: 31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10: 32

Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8: 24 • Repent Acts 17: 31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10: 32 • Be Baptized Acts 22: 16

Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8: 24 • Repent Acts 17: 31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10: 32 • Be Baptized Acts 22: 16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

Entering His Spiritual Body • Believe John 8: 24 • Repent Acts 17: 31 • Confess Faith Matt. 10: 32 • Be Baptized Acts 22: 16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom • Be Faithful Rev. 2: 10