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MyChurch: bethany | Set 34993
A Committee of Deacons Elected
Growth in a church can cause problems, but problems
can lead to opportunities and these opportunities
can become blessings from God. This is what happened
in the early church, when the second tier of office,
the committee of deacons (or diaconate) came into
being.
Rev Ken Elliot looks at four aspects of this situation.
1. THE PROBLEM THAT IT FACED
Due to the rapid growth of the early church, an
oversight occurred Greek members did not receive
material provisions (food etc.)
2. PLAN THAT WAS TO BE IMPLEMENTED
The problem had to be addressed, but the apostles’
priority was the preaching of the Word of God.
So the congregation were permitted to elected seven
men to deal with material provisions.
3. THE PERSONNEL INVOLVED
Men with a good testimony, endured by the Holy
Spirit and with wisdom.
Dignified, not double tongued, not given to much
wine and not out for self profit.
4. THE SUCCESS OF THE PLAN
i) The harmony of the church was reserved
ii) The priority of the ministry was preserved
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