They should be persons of deep faith and high moral standards see 1 timothy 3. The book of order calls ordained deacons to a ministry of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of jesus christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures. Deacons and elders will meet in the fall prior to the beginning of their term of service for 8 onehour training sessions, held on sunday mornings at 8 am. Before a man should be considered for the office of deacon, he should display the servanthood. Another indication of the deacon s role is inherent in the name itself. Creating ruling elder training presbyterian church u. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The constitution of the presbyterian church is composed of two books. Learn why and how we run our deacon ministry here at fbc pf. What is a deacon and what is their role in the church. The pcusa book of order becoming a deacon at first presbyterian church. Cynthia rigby of austin presbyterian theological seminary recently offered an hourlong webinar on this topic.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Just as the title bishop carries with it the job description of overseer and the title pastor means a shepherd. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office g6. Working with peoples problems, hurts, disappointments and needs requires, as the presbyterian church u. Some believe the men chosen in acts 6 were the first deacons. As the book of order puts it, the office of deacon as set forth in scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of jesus christ. Reformed theology webinarsneed a reminder about some of the basics of reformed theology or want to be introduced to what it means to be a part of the reformed christian tradition. In i timothy, paul was writing clearly of the office of deacons. Certificates printed in blue and white and suitable for framing ministre and clerk of session signed. It is not conclusive that this is true, but the work of the men in acts 6 resembles the work of deacons, namely serving. An essential guide and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Brochures and cards bulletin inserts forms and applications liturgy and worship aids manuals and policies video, audio and multimedia publications and periodicals posters and fliers reports and study guides prayer cards.