What a Deacon Does

In this episode of Know & Do, we go deeper into 1 Timothy 3:8–13 to explore not just what a deacon must be, but what a deacon must do. In Northern Virginia, it’s common to meet someone who gives a vague job title—“I’m a contractor,” or “I work in I.T.”—without clearly explaining what they actually do. In many churches, the same confusion exists around the office of deacon. We may know who the deacons are, but we may struggle to articulate their actual responsibilities. This episode aims to provide that clarity.Much of today’s framework is informed by Deacons by Matt Smethurst, a helpful resource for understanding the office.I. The first deacons A. (v. 1) B. (v. 2) C. (vv. 3–6) D. (v. 7) II. Three main tasks for deacons: 1. Serving the church 2. Making peace in the church 3. Supporting the eldersHandout Link