We’re just finishing up our second round of Deacon interviews. I’ve been overwhelmed and the godly caliber of men and women who have gone through our training process and eagerly aspire to be lead servants in our church. As the elders interviewed each candidate, we asked them 5 main questions:
1. Based on the character qualifications of 1 Tim 3, where are you the weakest?
- We followed their answer up by asking for specific examples.
- We inquired how they are experiencing growth and change in this area.
- We looked for a personal and specific application of the gospel to their weaknesses and helped them with this, which created a great pastoral moment to exhort, encourage, & counsel
2. Do you have a budget and how much debt do you currently have?
- If deacons are exemplary servants, they need to be exemplary with their money.
- If they are handling finances for the church, we should be handling it well at home.
- Follow up questions about good vs. bad debt and plans to pay off.
3. Are you in a Fight Club (discipleship group)?
- These are groups of 2-4 men or women who gather regularly to repent of sin, rejoice in Christ, and reproduce disciples.
- This ensures that the deacons are in healthy discipleship relationships as they serve.
4. Do you have time in your schedule to commit to being a deacon?
- We laid out general expectations and emphasized flexible but regularly monthly commitment.
- Monthly deacon team meetings work to create collaborative environment for ministry.
5. Why do you want to serve as a deacon?
- This gets to the heart and allows us to see if this is all duty or a calling.
- Was a blessing to hear some of the responses.