Tag: deacon
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An Apostolic Model: Ministering to a Growing Church
How did Twelve Apostles minister to multitudes of disciples of a growing Church? Who would lead change after hearing their murmurings, (And THAT, knowing that some came to Christ from one TRADITION, while others came to the Lord from diverse ethnic standards of community, family and worship of God.) How can WE help relieve so…
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Credentials for Christ
It seems I am unqualified by all measures for employment in the service of Christ. I have no Doctor of Divinity. I’ve never been on a church staff or even served time as a youth pastor. My vocations have been beyond the walls of the church in the everyday lives of common men. My family life…
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PK’s, EK’s, DK’s: Our kids; God’s kids – 3
The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. – 1 Timothy 1:5 NLT Continuing in the series of (our Saturday posts) our focus is on ‘Preacher’s Kid’s, Elder’s Kids and Deacon’s kids and the focus of scripture from Paul’s letter…
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PK’s, EK’s, DK’s: Our kids; God’s kids – 2
What does the Lord require of the leaders of His church? My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. – from the First Letter of John 2:1 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against…
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PK’s, EK’s, DK’s: Our kids; God’s kids
The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. – 1 Timothy 1:5 NLT If you haven’t guessed, our focus is on ‘Preacher’s Kid’s, Elder’s Kids and Deacon’s kids and the focus of scripture is Paul’s letter to Timothy,…
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The Gospel: Preached by Stephen
Acts 6: Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number… The multitudes were now part of the way and living as disciples of the risen Christ Jesus. The twelve Apostles (with Mathias appointed to replace Judas) need the help of others. They appointed deacons – seven more men fully filled with the Holy…
