Why We Need Deacons (Acts 6:1-7)

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical role and purpose of deacons in the church, focusing on Acts chapter 6 and challenging common misconceptions about church leadership. Using the passage about the early church addressing the needs of widows, the pastor explains that deacons are servants of the Lord who support the church's ministry, not a board of directors or ruling body. The key takeaway is that deacons have a vital supporting role in serving the church, enabling pastors to focus on prayer and ministry of the word, and that all believers are called to be ministers, regardless of their formal church position.