Deacons who serve well are promised a reward, according to 1 Timothy 3:13. This article discusses the nature of this reward, the encouragement needed by deacons, and those deacons who will get the reward.

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.

From 1 Timothy 3:1-7, this article groups the qualifications of being an elder into three categories: character, call to rule, and call to teach.

1 Timothy 3:4-5 make clear that Christian husbands are called to be good managers. This article considers what that means.

This article identifies three ways of thinking wrongly about leadership in the church: not reading 1 Timothy 3 correctly, unhealthy thinking about eldership, and seeing deacons as junior varsity elders.

What is the essence of the church? From 1 Timothy 3:15 this article shows that the essence of the church is that she upholds the truth. This article shows how the church upholds the truth in her worship, confessions, preaching, and eldership.

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

What qualifies someone for pastoral ministry? The Bible is not silent on the qualifications of a pastor and elder. It emphasizes character more than gifts. This article points to that from 1 Timothy 3:2.

From 1 Timothy 3:8-12 this article explains the qualification of deacons in terms of their relationship to their family.

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

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.

There are many pastors who should not be pastors, and many elders who have no business being elders. It is for this reason that God told his church how it can discern the anti-elder type. This article gives five qualities of such a person, inferring them from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians desiring to be Christlike. From 1 Timothy 3 this article introduces eight of those.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:2 God calls Christians to be above reproach.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:2 God calls Christians to show devotion to their spouses in their marriage.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:2 God calls Christians to exercise sound judgment.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:2 God calls Christians to show hospitality.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:3 God calls Christians to show gentleness.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:3 God calls Christians to be temperate.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:3 God calls Christians to be generous, not lovers of money.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains how in 1 Timothy 3:4-5 God calls Christian men to exercise leadership in their homes.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:6 God calls Christians to maturity and humility.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that 1 Timothy 3:7 should apply to Christians: they should be respected by outsiders.

This article examines what 1 Timothy 3:6 means when it prohibits an elder from being a novice.

This article helps us to consider how to go about nominating office-bearers in the church. It discusses what office-bearers—elders and deacons—are called to do, and what qualifications for leadership they are required to have. In relation to this, consideration is given to 1 Timothy 3.

Does 1 Timothy 3:11 support the office of deaconess? This article argues that 1 Timothy 3:11 refers to women serving in diaconal ministry but who are not deaconesses.

Who qualifies as an elder? The qualifications for eldership in church are stated fully in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. This article explains its meaning and the implication it has for the office of eldership.

Office-bearers are given by Christ to his church to equip the saints. This article looks at the biblical foundation for the role of elders and deacons, their qualifications and duties, with texts such as 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

This series of articles looks at the qualifications required in order to be an elder in the church based on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. This article discusses the elder's relationship with his wife and children, and the manner in which he leads his household.

This series of articles looks at the qualifications required in order to be an elder in the church based on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. This article focuses specifically on 1 Timothy 3:2-4. Must a man be married and have children in order to serve as an elder? Can unmarried men or married men without children also serve?

This series of articles looks at the qualifications required in order to be an elder in the church based on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. This article discusses what it means that elders must be blameless.

This series of articles looks at the qualifications required in order to be an elder in the church based on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. This article discusses whether women can be office-bearers, concluding that God only calls men to serve as elders in the church.

This series of articles looks at the qualifications required in order to be an elder in the church based on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. This article discusses whether women can be office-bearers, concluding that God only calls men to serve as elders in the church.

Looking at 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, this article gives an overview of the qualifications required in order to be an elder in the church.

This series of articles continues the discussion of the office of deacons. Looking at 1 Timothy 5:9-10 and 1 Timothy 3:11, this series focuses on how women in the church can support the work of the diaconate. This article provides a practical method in which women can function as assistants to deacons.

This series of articles continues the discussion of the office of deacons. Looking at 1 Timothy 5:9-10 and 1 Timothy 3:11, this series focuses on how women in the church can support the work of the diaconate. This article gives a historical survey of how these texts were implemented in Reformed churches from the time of the Reformation up to the present.

This series of articles continues the discussion of the office of deacons. Looking at 1 Timothy 5:9-10 and 1 Timothy 3:11, this series focuses on how women in the church can support the work of the diaconate. This article gives a historical survey of how these texts were implemented in the early church and the middle ages in regard to the role of women in the church.

This series of articles continues the discussion of the office of deacons. Looking at 1 Timothy 5:9-10 and 1 Timothy 3:11, this series focuses on how women in the church can support the work of the diaconate. The church today should realize that although the office of deacon is held by men, women can play a significant role in fulfilling this ministry of mercy.

Looking at the Belgic Confession Article 30, Scripture (Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13) and church history, the author of this article maintains that elders and deacons are called to work together.

This article is about the question if women can be in the office of deacon (deaconess). Scripture passages like Romans 16:1 and 1 Timothy 3:11 are discussed.