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What Does the Bible Say About Elders and Deacons?

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The qualifications for Elders and Deacons are found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9.

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​1 Timothy 3:1-7

"The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil."

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​Titus 1:5-9​

​"This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained in to order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not opento the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not tbe arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it."

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What is the Difference Between an Elder and a Deacon?

Elders are required to possess the gifts of leadership and teaching. This is not a requirement for deacons. At River of Life Baptist Church, each elder serve the congregation by providing leadership and oversight to one of our church's five areas of ministry. Our deacons provide member care to the congregation. 

Meet Our Elders and Deacons

Meet Our Deacons

Bob Hall

Tom Gomrick

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Tim Abernethy

Mike Martin

Jeff Stutts

Ron Nolette

Tom Martin

Rhett Vereen

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