Addendum: What About Deacons?
Just like elders, there seems to be a lot of confusion about the biblical role of deacons in the church. The modern church seems to have fallen into one of two extremes: 1 - They have completely forgotten about deacons and their ministry is absent altogether 2 - They have redefined deacons into something that they prefer and given them roles they were never intended to have. But, just like elders, God intended Deacons to have a major role in the local church. It was never his plan for them to be pushed aside and treated as optional. And, also like the elder, the deacon's ministry, qualification, and purpose are all clearly defined in the pages of Scripture. Why Does The Church Need Deacons? The deacon's role is best summed up in Acts 6:2 - " It is not desirable for us [that is, the elders / Ephesians 4 ministry gifts] to leave the Word of God and serve tables." ( Please note that when I use the term "pastor" in this post - I'm using it in the broades...