Deacons Training - Serving by Contributing

The Equipping Christian Ministry
First Baptist Church Bonny Island
Jerry Akinsola,
jerryakinsola@yahoo.com
+2348033804982

Mark 10:35-37 (ESV)
35 And James and John, the sons of
Zebedee, came up to him and said to
him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us
whatever we ask of you.”
37 And they said to him, “Grant us to sit,
one at your right hand and one at your
left, in your glory

Mark 10:42-43 (ESV)
42 And Jesus called them to him and
said to them, “You know that those who
are considered rulers of the Gentiles
lord it over them, and their great ones
exercise authority over them.
43 But it shall not be so among you. But
whoever would be great among you
must be your servant,

Mark 10:44-45 (ESV)
44 and whoever would be first
among you must be slave of all.
45 For even the Son of Man came
not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom
for many.”

Perspectives of leadership:
Some people see leadership as
platform to get…. while God wants
us to use it to give.
platform to dominate…. while God
wants us to use it lift others.

Perspectives of leadership:
platform to make others serve
you…. while God wants us to use it
serve others..
platform to consume …. while God
wants us to use it to contribute….

Deacons were appointed to solve
problem.
They are ordained to connect
gaps, care for people and
contribute towards making the
church healthy.

Contributing Includes…
Giving materials,
Sharing resources,
Sacrificing comfort and
Supporting a cause so as to
achieve a desired goal.

What you should contribute…
Time Ideas Money
Influence Gifts

In what ways
can you
contribute…?

You help the church get results
through your…
Presence Intercession
Giving
minimum of
10%
Modeling-
(Being a
Example)

What are
some goals of
contribution

Your contribution should result in…
Stronger
Fellowship
Exemplary
Leadership
Effective
Ministries
Kingdom
Expansion

Remember that…
Deacons are expected to use
their knowledge, skills,
influence to contribute to the
wellbeing and growth of the
church.

To be an effective
contributing support
leader
you need the right…

Attitude Behaviour Connections

Mention some things
that superiors would not
do for their
subordinates in your
community?

The Contributor’s
Mindset
Lessons from the Towel,
Water and Basin.

Contributors are those who are
willing to …
Do menial things. They are not
scrambling for lime light ministries.
Move out of their comfort zone.
Proffer Solution to challenges.
Make others fit and fulfilled.
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To be an effective deacon you need to
cultivate the attitude of a… (1 Cor 4:1)
Servant Steward

S–E–R–V–E:
Practices of Effective
Contributors

S–E–R–V–E: Effective Contributors …
Submit- to God absolutely.
To contribute well you must
give up pursuing personal
agenda. You must live like a
surrendered person.

Evaluate– Contributors seek to
understand purpose, people,
task and context.
It pays to understand the: World
(times), Obstacles, Resources,
and your distance or deviation
from the Destination (purpose).

Respond– They go
beyond just talking,
thinking, planning to
action.

Value people– They give
high regards to the views and
suggestions of other people
regardless of their age or class.
Value teamwork.

Encourage others: You
need to work intentionally
to create a warm,
accepting and caring
environment.

To Serve well… You need to
collaborate

Organize for Service: Structure and Roles
Chairperson
Secretary
Study – Prayer
Cord.
Zone / Ministry
Plan Cord.
Assoc. Chair

Meetings of the Fellowship Of
Deacons should include…
Worship
Reporting and
Discussing

Meetings of the Fellowship Of
Deacons should include…
Skills Enhancement:
Pastors Time
Ministry and
Support:

To collaborate or network
effectively you need to …
Remember that you are just a part of a
whole.
Always seek to complement rather than
compete
Recognise the significance of others.

As the Church prepares to ordain
you…
Start with the end in mind

What would
you want
others to
remember
you for…?

Acts 9:36 (NIV)
In Joppa there was a disciple
named Tabitha (which, when
translated, is Dorcas), who was
always doing good and helping
the poor.

Remember that …
Great churches are the
product of faith in God,
obedience to divine mandate
and great personal sacrifices.

Don’t Forget that…
What we now have others
contributed. We also need to
make contributions now for
the sake of those coming
after.

Conclusion
To receive the applause of Heaven
and make a lasting impact on lives
and ministries as a Deacon, you
need to be a connecting, caring and
contributing support leader.

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“Now that you know
these things, you
will be blessed if you
do them!” John 13:17

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