1 Tim. 3:8-13

Dignified Firm in the faith – Phil. 1:27-28 Found blameless – Acts 6:1-3 Husband of one wife – Rom. 16:1-2 Managing his household well

Not double-tongued – 1 John 4:20-21 Not given to wine Not greedy for dishonest gain – John 12:3-6

Not specified, but implied – Phil. 1:1-2

To take care of various needs in the local church

Under the oversight & delegation of the elders

Mostly physical needs, but not entirely

There is much work to be done, by those with the right attitude – Matt. 20:25-28

The elders can only do so much! Pray for deacons, encourage men to serve

And esteem them highly – 1 Thess. 5:12-13

Deacons are part of the scriptural organization of the church. Not everyone can be a deacon, and God knows that. But they are needed in the church. So if not you… who?