This article reflects on four qualities that must be true for a deacon: he must have dignity, may not be double-tongued, addicted to much wine, or love money.

1 Timothy 3:10 notes that deacons must be proved in other to serve in the church. This article explains what it means to prove, and what standard should be used to prove deacons.

What qualifies someone for the office of deacon? This article explains nine qualifications and responsibilities from 1 Timothy 3:8-12.

From 1 Timothy 3:8-12 this article explains the qualifications for deacons, focusing on their conduct.

The diaconate should not only be filled by men who believe and have received God’s grace. Based on Acts 6 this article shows that deacons should be men who manifest the fullness of God's grace in their lives.

The first qualification for deacons, based on 1 Timothy 3 and Acts 6:3, is that they must be men. This article explains what kind of men they should be.

Through the diaconate Christ is present with his church, and deacons administer Christ’s mercy. This article based on 1 Timothy 3 shows that the standard required to be a deacon is a high one. It points out that this standard should at the same time characterize every Christian.

Through also the diaconate Christ is present with his church, and deacons administer Christ’s mercy. This article explains why the subject of qualifications of deacons is so important.

From Scripture and Reformed confessions this article outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of deacons.