Preparing for the Office of Deacon (1) Desiring the Office

We have concluded our treatment of the work of the office of deacon -- both the work that pertains specifically to the office, and the work that deacons do in conjunction with the elders. Perhaps some male readers, realizing more clearly what the deacons' work involves and understanding better why the office is necessary in the church of Christ, desire to serve in that office. Then the question arises, "What can I do to prepare?" We devote several articles to an answer to this question. Let...