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Duties of the Servant Leader
(similar to the diaconal ministry – Book of Church Order 9.1-2)
The
office is set forth in the Scriptures as ordinary and perpetual in the
Church. The office is one of sympathy and service, after the example
of the Lord Jesus; it expresses also the communion of saints,
especially in their helping one another in time of need. It is the
duty of the servant leaders to minister to those who are in need, to
the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. It is
their duty also to develop the grace of liberality in the members of
the church, to devise effective methods of collecting the gifts of the
people, and to distribute these gifts among the objects to which they
are contributed. They shall have the care of the property of the
congregation, both real and personal, and shall keep in proper repair
the church edifice and other buildings belonging to the congregation.
In matters of special importance affecting the property of the church,
they cannot take final action without the approval of the Session and
consent of the congregation.
Christian Character
From Acts 6:3 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Character:
- Dignified
- A clear conscience
- Not double-tongued
- Not addicted to any substance
- Not fond of sordid gain
Gifts and Calling:
- Desires to do the work
- Full of the Spirit and wisdom
- Holding to the true faith
- Good manager of children and household
- Faithful to spouse
Reputation:
- Good reputation
- Beyond reproach
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