Ep. 203: The Qualifications and Roles of Deacons
What are the differences between pastors and deacons? In what ways are deacons intended to lead in the local church? How can women serve and lead in the local church? Can women serve as deacons? and how did Brian and Jim’s churches see and utilize deacons?
Brian and Jim discuss these topics and many more on this episode of Trenchtalk.
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(01:40) The biblical foundation for deacons: Acts 6
(05:55) A relationship Intended to help but often harms
(08:08) Differences in qualifications
(10:45) a sufficiency of Scripture issue
(13:35) Tested: who should serve as a deacon?
(19:12) Female deacons in the New Testament?
(25:20) Females functioning as deacons
(27:15) Deacons role: leading in service
(33:58) Final word and Prayer