Introduction- As we prepare for deacon nominations, we will look at the role and qualifications for deacons today. Acts 6:1-6 • A deacon should be a believer. • A deacon is to be especially regarding the role he is given. • A deacon must be and to do the task he is appointed to do. • A deacon should be a source of and not division. 1 Timothy 3:8-13 • A deacon is a person because of their Christian character. • A deacon is to be a of the faith. • A deacon advances the work of God through and not deceptive methods. • A deacon does not allow anything to become a that controls them or an obstacle that hinders an effective ministry or even a stumbling block to other people. • A deacon knows that the greatest gain is found in to others and not sordid gain. • A deacon understands the and holds to it sincerely and faithfully. • A deacon should not be a believer or new unknown church member. • A deacon leads such an exemplary life that no one can bring a against him. • A deacon’s wife should be a help and not a to his work of service. • A deacon should be a husband if he is married. • The deacon's need to be in proper order. • The deacon's needs to be in proper order. • The good deacon can stand tall and for the faith.