Our series on Church Leadership concludes with this sermon on the qualifications and responsibilities of deacons/deaconesses in the local church. Continuing on from last week, Pastor Daniel Kriss brings us Part 2 of “Practical Leadership”, beginning importantly with the topic of the servanthood of every believer. We must not assume that the criteria for deacons/deaconesses is just for those serving in that role, but indeed are to be the everyday norm for the Christian. Furthermore, the most important question is not what our title or role is, but rather “am I like Christ?” A detailed list of the qualifications for both men and women serving in this role was examined, followed by the duties and responsibilities of the same. The message concluded by looking at several pitfalls for leadership, as well as the congregation, in this matter of servant leadership in the local church.
