DEACONS

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 22 October 2021

Synopsis: The word deacon is derived from the Greek word diakonos, which means “servant”, “minister” or “an administrator”. Depending on context, at times diakonos is simply translated “servant”. While.....

Women leaders - Deacons

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 26 May 2019

Synopsis: Do women have a role to play as deacons? Are there any female deacons mentioned in Scripture? Rom 16:1 (KJV) I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant [diakonos] of the church which.....

Deacons

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 28 April 2019

Synopsis: Deacons assist the church by attending to physical, administrative matters. A person’s life and character must pass certain criteria before qualifying one to serve as a deacon. The apostles gave.....