What happens when a church’s care needs outgrow its current systems? In this message, Luke Simmons explains how deacons help the church love and serve people faithfully over the long haul.
In **“Deacons and the Church,”** we look at **1 Timothy 3:8–16** and the biblical role of deacons as servants who help administer care within the household of God. Luke explores the first example of deacon-like ministry in **Acts 6**, the character qualifications for deacons, and why healthy church leadership ultimately points beyond pastors, elders, and deacons to the hope of the church: **Jesus Christ**.
**Primary Scripture References:**
- 1 Timothy 3:8–16
- Acts 6:1–7
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### Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 - Start
05:11 - The First Deacons
11:33 - Expectations of Deacons
21:33 - Ironwood’s Deacons
29:28 - Beyond Deacons
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