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Dr. Jacob Harris discusses the origins and significance of the deacon ministry as described in Acts 6:1-7.

The Birth of Deacon Ministry Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Birth of Deacon Ministry” Acts 6:1-7 I. CONFLICT WAS THREATENING THE INTERNAL UNITY OF THE CHURCH A. Conversion doesn’t magically erase all of our prejudices B. No church is safe from Satan’s attacks. II. CONFLICT WAS ENDANGERING THE OUTWARD MISSION OF THE CHURCH III. THE DEACON MINISTRY IS BORN They were to choose men who were spiritually qualified They were to choose men who were reputable in the community They were to choose men who were competent to do the ministry These men were appointed by the elders and the congregation for the task at hand IV. THE RESULT: THE CHURCH ORGANIZED FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MINISTRY

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Host: Dr. Jacob Harris

Topics covered

• deacon ministry
• church conflict
• spiritual qualifications
• community reputation
• effective ministry

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Books & works: The Birth of Deacon Ministry

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