Proposed Changes
Current Version:
9.02 Deacons. The Deacons of the Church shall consist of a group of Godly men who shall function in the role of serving and ministering to Church Members, as needs arise. The number of Deacons shall be as determined by the Deacon body.
Changes:
9.02 Deacons. The Deacons of the Church shall consist of a group of Godly men and/or women who shall function in the role of serving and ministering to Church Members, as needs arise. The number of Deacons shall be as determined by the Deacon body Elder board.
Sermon Clip
Watch from 54:08 to 109:45 of this sermon from Week 2 of the NB Focus Series to hear more about the "why" behind this proposed change.
Sermon Message
This sermon from Week 1 of the For the Church series describes the first deacons, the role and function, as well as characteristics and qualifications.
Resource
Two short chapters (38 & 39) from Benjamin Merkle’s book '40 Questions About Elders and Deacons’—a resource that will help one better understand the arguments for and against female deacons.
Deacon Nomination
Qualifications: Deacons shall consist of godly, biblically qualified individuals who shall function in the role of serving and ministering to the body (1st Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7; Romans 16:1-2; Philippians 1:1). Additionally, they must also be a current member of NB and shall have been one for not less than two years.