The ministry of the deacon is one of humble strength and Christlike service—an office designed not for status, but for sacrifice. In Philippians 1:1, Paul identifies two enduring offices within the New Testament church: pastors and deacons. While pastors lead through preaching and teaching, deacons lead through serving, ensuring that the needs of the body are met so the Word of God can flourish. From the example in Acts 6, we see that deacons were never meant to be a board of directors, but Spirit-filled servants who embody the heart of Jesus—the One who came “not to be served, but to serve.” When pastors lead faithfully, deacons serve joyfully, and the congregation unites under Christ’s mission, the result is a church where the gospel advances, disciples multiply, and God’s glory shines through a people devoted to both truth and service.
