The role of diakonos in Acts 6: 1-8 and its implications to the current understanding of the role of deacons among selected deacons and deaconesses of the Janiuay-Badiangan Circuit of Baptist Churches (JBCBC)

Abstract

This study was conducted in compliance with the requirement for the degree Master of Ministry. It aimed to know and explain the role of diakonos in Acts 6:1-8 and its implications to the current understanding of the role of diakonos among selected deacons and deaconesses of the Janiuay-Badiangan Circuit of Baptist Churches. Fifty deacons and deaconesses were the respondents and the instrument used was the literary and survey research.

Specifically, it aims to:

1. define the term “deacon”.

2. understand the biblical origin of deacons/deaconess.

3. identify the role of deacons/deaconesses in the early church.

4. list the qualifications of a deacon/deaconess.

5. explain the procedure on how to become a deacon/deaconess.

The result of the study showed that deaconesses are the majority in the service and in their retirement age. Some of them are well-informed about their roles, functions, and responsibilities while others are not. But as long as service to the Lord is concerned, they are happy doing their part as God’s servant.