The characteristics of those who would serve as deacons having been appointed by those who are elders must demonstrate the same spiritual and lifestyle qualities of a godly man as those who are elders. Those men so qualified may then serve as deacons in areas of service to the local body of Christ. Different than the elders, they are not required, and therefore responsible, for the teaching of the Word of God and upholding the doctrine taught therein. There leadership in assigned areas of ministry enable the effective and efficient work of the ministry to be carried on continually as consistent with the Word of God.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...