SERMON NOTES:

1. The head of the church is ______

2. ___ _______ in the New Testament Church

In the New Testament church we see two primary offices of leadership and service – Elders and Deacons

3. Pastors are called to _________ God’s church

Paul wanted the church to have leaders whose lives would grace the church and adorn the gospel before a needy world. 

4. Deacons are called to ______ the Pastors with the ____ of God’s church

The biblical role of deacons is to take care of the ________ _ __________ needs of the church

a. A deacon shares some similar qualifications as __ _____

b. A deacon has a ______ _____ 

c. A deacon has to be ______

d. A deacon’s wife must be a _________ _____

e. Their ____ must be marked by single-mindedness

f. The _______ of serving well

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