Deaconship Training
Learn the Biblical truths of deaconship, what it means to be a deacon, and how you become ordained.
Is God leading you to a higher level of commitment? Deacons are vital members of God’s serving team – demonstrating a deep commitment to serve however and wherever the pastor and elders need them, according to God’s will.
This 12-week, hybrid class gives you the foundation for deaconship. During the 12 weeks, you will have weekly online coursework to complete and 6 in-person classes. If you decide to continue, you’ll complete a 12-week rotation of serving in different ways to confirm your commitment to serving nature of deaconship while you study for ordination.
Course Details
Course Features
12 Weeks Total
6 In-Person Sessions
Online Videos & Readings
Personalized Assessments
Course Outline
Click each section to see course lessons.
Unit One
- The Need for Deacons
- Original Qualifications of a Deacon
- Additional Qualifications of a Deacon
Unit Two
- Reputation
- Spirit
- Wisdom
- Dignity
- Sincerity
- Soberness
- Motives
- Clarity
Unit Three
- Next Steps