Deacons Training
The Deacons Training series is aimed at equipping deacons with both the practical insight and tools to effectively serve and work together with the elders in leading God’s people within their local congregations.
Who Is It For?
The Deacons Training is intended for both those who are currently deacons and those that desire to serve within this leadership role. The short videos are designed to promote further reflection and group discussion, where appropriate. For this reason, we recommend watching them in small groups or as a leadership team.
The series is accompanied by a downloadable workbook for facilitators.
Sessions
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Watch01 Pillars in the Church
Mike Davies
If we are to build the church in a way that glorifies Jesus, we need to build His way. A look at our unique callings.
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Watch02 Servants & Slaves
Mike Davies
Deacon' is a word that derives from the Greek word for 'servant'. But is that all a deacon is?
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Watch03 What’s My Job Description?
Mike Davies
We look at the expectations of deacons and the tension of using people where they're gifted versus where they're needed.
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Watch04 Are You F.A.S.T?
Mike Davies
Deacons need to be faithful, available, submissive and teachable, but what does this mean practically?
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Watch05 Democracy or Demonocracy?
Mike Davies
Are we actively looking to find and train people to be leaders according to God's way?
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Watch06 Character Not Gifting
Mike Davies
As the Biblical qualifications for deacons relate to character not gifting, deacons set the example and should model openness and accountability.
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Watch07 What About the Women?
Mike Davies
Is our view about the role of men and women shaped by my culture or by Scripture?
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Watch08 Counting the Cost
Mike Davies
Unpacking the ‘cost’ of being a deacon and how to support one another in challenging times
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Watch09 One Heart, One Mind, One Purpose
Mike Davies
The crucial part unity plays within a team and the importance of laying down our plans and ambitions for the greater church.
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Watch12 Mighty Men & Women
Mike Davies
Each of us has been gifted by God to serve the church. We need to step out and set the example of being mighty men and women of faith!
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Watch13 I Was Gonna Do It …
Mike Davies
What does it mean to be a faithful people who obey and act when the Lord speaks?
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Watch14 Delegation, Duplication & Abdication
Mike Davies
Are we easily exhausted from doing all the work required to ensure the church runs?
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Watch15 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - Part 1
Mike Davies
Qualities that rest on a deacon within the life of the church and the importance of walking in humility.
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Watch16 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - Part 2
Mike Davies
The role of the deacon within church life and the part that self-discipline and courage play.
