This chapter proposes that biblical deacons, theoretically, both free pastors for the ministry of prayer and the Word and exemplify Christlikeness to the church in meeting needs, which translates into local church harmony. The chapter contains an exegesis of Acts 6-7, 1 Timothy 3, and numerous passages related to service and leadership. Chapter 2 formulates the biblical and theological basis for the local church office of deacon as set forth in the project. Chapter 1 presents the purpose, goals, context, rationale, definitions, limitations, and delimitations of the project. Methods include a synergistic approach to training in evangelism, character development, and leadership through service. The project seeks to design training processes that develop a biblical understanding and deportment of the office of deacon among deacons in a local church context.
Kerns The project details the office of deacon as presented in Acts and 1 Timothy.
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ABSTRACT TRAINING DEACONS FOR MINISTRY AT RIDGEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Ashley Edward Ray, D.Min.
