Foundations of Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG07

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B. Broad general usage for the term “ diakonoi ” (plural for diakonos )

1. A waiter at meals, John 2.5, 9

2. The attendant of a king, Matt. 22.13

3. A servant of Satan, 2 Cor. 11.15

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4. A servant of Christ, 2 Cor. 11.23

5. A servant of God, 2 Cor. 6.4

6. A political ruler, Rom. 13.4

7. A servant of the Church, Col. 1.24-25

C. Being a bond servant of Jesus Christ and a servant to others is a hallmark of being a Christian; to serve is a normative standard for all disciples of Jesus.

It would behoove you, as a church of God, to elect a deacon to act as the ambassador of God. ~ Ignatius (c. 105, E), 1.85., Ibid.

1. We are to be servants even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many.

a. Matt. 20.26-28

b. Luke 22.27