The Selection Process
By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: March, 2015
In this practical lesson, Mike reviews the process that the church can use to select, confirm and appoint deacons and elders in the local congregation.
Discussion Questions
- Read the qualifications for deacons as outlined in I Timothy 3:8-13 and discuss the following statements:
- Summarize the qualifications of deacons mentioned in this passage and restate them in your own words.
- Review Acts 6 and discuss how this can be applied in today's congregations to select deacons.
- Read the qualifications of elders as outlined in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and discuss the following questions:
- Summarize the qualifications of elders and restate in your own words.
- How do the qualifications for elders prepare these men to serve in this capacity?
- From a practical process perspective, if you were appointed to a committee to choose deacons and elders, what process would you recommend and why?
- How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?