“God’s Calling for Deacons”

1 Timothy 3:8-13  — Jerry Scheumann

God has set up the office of deacon for the blessing of the church. In our passage, see the role of deacons, the qualifications of godly character, and God's promised rewards to those who serve well.

“God’s Calling for Overseers”

1 Timothy 3:1-7  — Jerry Scheumann

Because the church is God's household, it is crucial that its leadership functions the way that God requires. In this passage, Paul gives 14 qualifications of an overseer/elder that must be met if he would serve as a shepherd in a churh.