Deacon Ordination Questions

What is the Gospel?

The Gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ, which proclaims salvation through His death and resurrection for all who believe. It emphasizes God's grace and the restoration of relationship between God and humanity.

What is sin?

Sin is the transgression of God's law and rebellion against His will, resulting in separation from God and spiritual death.

What is the purpose of this church?

The purpose of this church is to glorify God, preach the Gospel, make disciples, and serve the community by reflecting Christ's love and teachings.

Who is the head of the church?

Jesus Christ is the head of the church

Who can take the Lord’s Supper?

All baptized believers in Christ.

How is the church supported financially?

The church is supported financially through tithes, offerings.

Who is Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God. He is the savior of the world. Jesus Christ is the only means whereby a sinner through Christ can reach the

father in heaven.

Name the qualifications of a Deacon found in Acts 6:1-5 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Biblical qualifications for a deacon include being dignified, self-controlled, not greedy, and holding the "mystery of the faith" with a clear conscience. A man must be the husband of one wife, manage his household and children well, and be tested and proven to be above reproach.

If a deacon relocates, is he automatically a deacon in the new location?

No, each church has local autonomy.

Is ordination a title of authority or a place of service?

Ordination is primarily a place of service, empowering individuals for specific ministry functions within the church.

What is the role of the pastor?

To equip the church to do the work of the ministry. And to oversee the membership and ministries of the church.

Name four responsibilities of the deacon in this church.

The deacon is responsible for the physical and practical care of the poor, the parishioners and the pastor and performance of the ordinances (lord’s supper, baptism) and of the spiritual life of the congregation.

Name four responsibilities of the minister in this church:

To assist the pastor in the preaching, teaching, praying and pastoral care of the

congregation.

How is a man saved? Give book, chapter and verse.

John 3:16

If a church has a pastor, can the deacons call a church meeting?

No

What is the duty of the deacon in the absence of the pastor?

Conduct devotional meetings, make sure pulpit is supplied with preachers, and conduct the business of the church.

Define a Baptist church.

A Baptist church is a fellowship of regenerated persons, baptized by immersion on profession of faith in Christ.

How may a member be received into the church?

By letter, Christian experience or as a candidate for baptism

How many ways are there out of the church?

By letter, by exclusion, by death

How many scriptural church officers does the church have?

Deacon and Pastor

Name the two ordinances of the Baptist Church.

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

Who presides over all meetings of the church?

The pastor.

What meeting of the church should the deacon be most concerned about?

Prayer meeting

Why does a church have trustees, unscriptural or other officers?

The law mandates it, and the church’s vison dictates it

Effective church discipline requires the use of what laws?

Love, confession and forgiveness

What are the basic beliefs of the Baptist church

Biblical authority, autonomy of the local church, priesthood of all believers, two ordinances, individual soul liberty, separation of church and state, and two officers in the church

What is the Baptist covenant and what is it based on?

The Baptist church covenant is based upon various traditions of the Baptist church, it describes the redemption, responsibility, restrictions, relationships and relocation of all Baptist believers