The New Testament tells us that those who serve well in the role of Deacon/Deaconess gain good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. It also gives us clear guidance on the high standards that must be held to if one is to serve with the authority and responsibility of that role. With this in mind, we have crafted this application as a way to gauge your spouse's understanding of God’s Word, their submission to His Spirit and their commitment to His Community, the Bride of Christ.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS AS YOU COMPLETE THIS DOCUMENT:
1. Be very honest. You may find yourself wanting to understate or overstate something to either impress the reader, or downplay an issue. That doesn't help anyone and eventually the truth will emerge.
2. As you work through these application questions, remember your (and your spouses!) identity and standing before God is secure in and through Jesus, not in what is revealed in your responses below. By keeping this Gospel truth in mind, you’ll be able to respond honestly, which will maximize your family's opportunities for growth during this process. Additionally, remember the people reading your answers are your pastors and are for you and your spouse as gospel-friends and co-laborers. We love you and care for you. We are not out to trick you, or trip you up. We want to shepherd your family and lead you from one stage of leadership to another. Keep that in the back of your mind as you answer these questions.
3. Make sure you sign into your google account when filling out this form. It will auto save, so you can close at any point and pick up your progress.
