1. Mike Mazzalongo #10 – “The Selection Process”

2. Deacons Men Have “charge” Good reputation Spiritual in nature Talented Respectable, honest, sober, not greedy, faithful Experienced Married only once, manage home well

3. Deacon Selection 1.Congregation chooses 2.Choices approved by Elders 3.Commended by Elders (Prayer, Laying on of hands)

5. Elders Men Exercise the leadership of Christ Love the church, make decisions, open Desire to serve Married only once, manage home well, believing children

6. Elders Able to teach and faithful Moderate, prudent, sober, gentle Respectable, hospitable, good reputation Not argumentative, violent or greedy Just, devout, lover of good

7. Work of Elders 1.Protect 2.Promote 3.Provide

8. Selecting Elders – 3 Major Views 1.Only the preacher chooses

9. Selecting Elders – 3 Major Views 1.Only the preacher chooses 2.The church chooses, Elders confirm

10. Selecting Elders – 3 Major Views 1.Only the preacher chooses 2.The church chooses, Elders confirm 3. The Elders and preacher choose, church confirms

12. Fasting? No Yes Don’t Know Acts 6:6 – Deacons I Tim. 4:4 - Evangelist Acts 13:3 - Missionaries Acts 14:23 – Elders Tit. 1:5 - Elders

13. Next Lesson: Preachers