CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING TRAINING LEADERS FOR SERVICE IN ZION

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEFINITION OF TITLE TRAINING= Providing instructions for mission accomplishment Leaders= Those invested with a sacred trust Service= making positive things happen Zion= The place where God dwells

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING TRAINING OUTLINE The Biblical Basis for the Office of Deacons The Office of Deacon Becoming a Deacon in the R.Z.U.A. Church Deacons and their Duties Deacon’s Accountability Summary/Conclusion Questions-Answers

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING THE BIBLICAL BASIS THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR THE OFFICE OF DEACONS FOR THE OFFICE OF DEACONS Old Testament Numbers 18:1-4 New Testament Acts 6:1-6

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING NUMBERS 18:1-4 (NKJV ) Old Testament Duties of Priests and Levites Also bring with you your brethren of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may be joined with you and serve you while you and your sons are with you before the tabernacle of witness. 18 Then the L ORD said to Aaron: “You and your sons and your father’s house with you shall bear the iniquity related to the sanctuary, and you and your sons with you shall bear the iniquity associated with your priesthood. 2 Also bring with you your brethren of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may be joined with you and serve you while you and your sons are with you before the tabernacle of witness. 3 They shall attend to your needs and all the needs of the tabernacle; but they shall not come near the articles of the sanctuary and the altar, lest they die—they and you also. 4 They shall be joined with you and attend to the needs of the tabernacle of meeting, for all the work of the tabernacle; but an outsider shall not come near you.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING Acts 6:1-6 (NKJV) New Testament Seven Chosen to Serve 6 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists ] because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; 4 but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, 6 whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING THE OFFICE OF A DEACON The office of Deacon in the R.Z.U.A Church is filed with a layperson. He/she must be a person of good judgment and truly devoted to God. ( Read Acts 6 th Chapter.) **(Under the administration of Bishop G.H. Studivant women were permitted to become deacons.)

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING BECOMING A DEACON A Deacon shall be appointed by the Pastor in Charge, and after he has served six months he shall be brought before the Quarterly Conference to be ordained, he must be a man of good judgment and truly devoted to God. ( Read Acts 6 th Chapter.)

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING BECOMING A DEACON BECOMING A DEACON His spirit and conduct must be such that becomes the Gospel of Christ, He is willing to abide by the Rules and Regulations of our Church;

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEACONS AND THEIR DUTIES A Deacon shall meet his Class once each month: to visit those who may be absent as soon as possible, to inquire how their Souls prosper to Advise, Reprove, Comfort, as occasion may be. to receive support for church and pastor To support the spiritual work of the Ministry

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEACONS AND THEIR DUTIES To make weekly or monthly collections To pay into the hands of the Preacher’s Steward the money received from their respective Classes. To apply through the Pastor to the Poor Steward for means of relief for his needy Members.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEACONS AND THEIR DUTIES To collect from his Members as much as he can of the General Claims assessments and special assessments and report the same to the Pastor. To see that the Bishop is taken care of on his Episcopal and special visits and to see that the Preacher is taken care of and that he gets what is allowed to him.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAnIng DEACONS AND THEIR DUTIES To serve as Pastor’s Steward when appointed Coordinate care and support for pastor Ensure pastor’s comfort and awareness Care for pastor’s service support needs Maintain pastor’s mobility when needed Ensure pastor has privacy when needed Know, and keep pastor on planned schedule

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAnIng DEACONS RESPONSE TO PASTOR (Discipline) DEACONS RESPONSE TO PASTOR (Discipline) Under Pastor’s Oversight Appointed by Pastor Removed by Pastor if Unprofitable Give Accounting of Funds to Pastor When property is sold with a surplus, receive and convey it to the Quarterly Conference

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEACONS AND THEIR DUTIES The Deacon will make the following Report at the Quarterly Conference. Number of Members in his Class. Number of Probationers. Average attendance. Number of Class Meetings held. Number of visits made

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEACONS AND THEIR DUTIES The Deacon will make the following Report at the Quarterly Conference (Cont’d). Amount Deacon has paid Pastor. Amount collected from Class Members for Pastor. Amount of General Claims paid by Deacon. Miscellaneous matters.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEACON’S ACCOUNTABILITY As a Member of the Church As An Officer of the Church As a Class Leader As a Supporter of the Pastor As Member of Church Conference As member of the Quarterly Conference As a Member of the Annual Conference As a Delegate to the General Conference

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING IF A CHARGE OF MISCONDUCT IS LODGED AGAINST A DEACON: The Deacons shall have the Right of Appeal, from Quarterly to Annual Conference.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING Summary The Biblical Basis for the office of Deacons The Office of Deacon Becoming a Deacon in the R.Z.U.A. Church Deacons and their Duties Deacon’s Accountability QUESTIONS-ANSWERS

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONCLUSION TRAINING LEADERS TRAINING LEADERS FOR FOR SERVICE IN ZION SERVICE IN ZION