Becoming a Deacon/Deaconess Flashcards
Major duties of of deacon/deaconess
- Service to Congregation
- Spiritual Leadership
- Accountability for members (needy, sick, distressed)
- Assist the Pastor
How many books are in the Bible
66
What does 5, 12, 5, 5, 12
- 5- Books of Moses (Law
- 12- History
- 5-Poetry/Wisdom
- 5 - Major Prophets
- 12 - Minor Prophets
Original Seven Deacon Scripture
Act 6:3 “Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirt and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them (NIV)
Pattern of Original Seven
- Honest Report (Good Reputation)
* Good Testimony
* Good Behavior
* Reverent - Full of Holy Ghost
* Devotion to God - Full of Wisdom
* Transform available information into godly decision
Scriptural Qualities of Deacon/Deaconess
- Mature in the Faith
- Godly Values
- Healthy Home
- Loving Heart
- Teachable Mind
MPBC Org Chart: How many Directors?
13
MPBC Theme
Building the Kingdom of God, One Soul at a Time
MPBC Vision Scriptures
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV); “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Corinthians 3:10 (NIV); By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care.
MPBC Mott:
WEBUILDHERE
MPBC Mission Statement:
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is committed to building the Kingdom of God one soul at a time through seeking and saving the lost, spiritual growth, service and social engagement. We are a Kingdom Minded church that believes in the resurrecting power of Jesus Christ and His ability to transform lives.
MPBC Pillars:
- Seeking and Saving the Lost
- Spiritual Growth
- Service
- Social Engagement
What is the Benevolence Process
Monetary Support primarily for MPBC Members, and non-members in some circumstances.
What it is the BAT
Benevolence Administration Team (BAT): Responsible for administrating and implementing the Benevolence process
What is the Benevolence Process Scripture:
Luke 6:38 (NIV) Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
What are the two components of Benevolence:
- Food Card Process
- Monetary Assistance
* Requires Benevolence Assistance Form submittal
* Personally Communicate their situation via interview
Duties and Responsibilities
- To the Congregation
- To the Pastor
- To the Diaconate
How are the Diaconate Care Groups Defined
By County / further sub-divided by members last name
* Fairfax County Care Group (FCCG)
* Prince William County & Metro Area Group (PWC&MA CG)
* Loudoun County Care Group (LCCG)
What do Christians Believe
- Bible- Book of Our Faith
- God - manifests in 3 co-equal Person (God, Son, Holy Sprit)
- Jesus - Messianic Promise
Names Given to Jesus
- Jesus - Jesus is Savior
- Christ - The anointed one
- Lord - The headship over all things
- Master - One who directs and rules and controls
- Messiah - The deliverer and King of Jews
- Son of God - The son of God!!
What did Jesus do?
- Modeled a Life of Perfection 1 john 3:5
- Interpreted the Laws of God Matt 5:17
- Performed Many Miracles
- Was Ultimate Sacrifice for Sin Mat 20:28
- Was Resurrected from the Dead Matt 25:5-6, Mark 16:6
Who is the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is person and God.
* He Speaks
* He Teaches
* He guides
* He Convicts
* He commands
* He helps
* He comforts
What are the Holy Spirit’s God’s Characteristics
The Holy Spirit is not only person, but also is a divine person.
* He is Eternal (Hebrew 9:14 NIV)
* He is Omnipresent (Present everywhere) (Ps 139:7 NIV)
* He is Omniscient (All knowing) (1 Cor 2:10-11 NIV)
* He is Omnipotent (all powerful) (Job 33:4 NIV)
* He inspired the Scriptures (2 Pet 1:21)
What are the Holy Spirit’s God’s Characteristics