DEACONESS:
- Women: I Timothy 3:11
- Dignified [Respected and demonstrate a serious mind and character]: I Timothy 3:11
- Not malicious gossips [Does not talk about others in a slanderous way]: I Timothy 3:11
- Temperate [Moderate in all things]: I Timothy 3:11
- Faithful in all things [Trustworthy and dependable in every area of life]: I Timothy 3:11
- Helper of many [Must minister to others and help meet their needs]: Romans 16:2
CHURCH STRUCTURE
The Biblical structure of the church is shown in the following diagram:
THE CHURCH
Special Leadership Gifts:
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
(Ephesians 2:20-22)
(assisted by special offices of bishops, deacons, elders, and each member of the body
using their spiritual gift in the church in the place God has set them)
The Foundation Laid By Apostles and Prophets
Ephesians 2:20
BUILT UPON THE ROCK-JESUS CHRIST
Matthew 16:18 I Corinthians 3:11 Ephesians 2:20THE CHURCH