Sarah looks at the ballot for deacons for the coming year in her congregation. Today in the Sunday worship services is the annual election of a new set of deacons.
As she looks at the ballot, she wonders to herself, “Who are these people, and what makes them qualified to serve as deacons in our congregation?” She is less than enthusiastic. She is unclear about the role of deacons in her congregation. Her image of deacons, based on what she has experienced, is very low.
Read Full Article »