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F O U N D A T I O N S O F C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

2. Philip

a. Acts 8.5-8

b. Acts 8.12-13

c. Acts 21.8

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d. Philip was an evangelist, who worked signs and wonders in his powerful preaching of the good news regarding Christ, and it was he who was selected to serve as a deacon .

D. Implications for our understanding of the ministry of deacons

1. A prominent and honorable position in the Church

2. Concentrated on providing helps and service within the body

3. Not merely limited to works of service: were competent to function in a broad range of spiritual care

4. God gives us deacons, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, who can do the work of service in the spirit and name of Messiah Jesus, the Suffering Servant of Yahweh God.