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
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.
Deacon' is a word that derives from the Greek word for 'servant'. But is that all a deacon is?
We look at the expectations of deacons and the tension of using people where they're gifted versus where they're needed.
Deacons need to be faithful, available, submissive and teachable, but what does this mean practically?
Are we actively looking to find and train people to be leaders according to God's way?
As the Biblical qualifications for deacons relate to character not gifting, deacons set the example and should model openness and accountability.
Is our view about the role of men and women shaped by my culture or by Scripture?
Unpacking the ‘cost’ of being a deacon and how to support one another in challenging times
The crucial part unity plays within a team and the importance of laying down our plans and ambitions for the greater church.
We have been given a mission, we are called to make disciples.
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!
What does it mean to be a faithful people who obey and act when the Lord speaks?
Are we easily exhausted from doing all the work required to ensure the church runs?
Qualities that rest on a deacon within the life of the church and the importance of walking in humility.
The role of the deacon within church life and the part that self-discipline and courage play.
