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Have you repented of your sins and placed your faith in Jesus Christ, and have you been baptized as a believer? *

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Are you committed to the mission of our church to KNOW God, GROW in Christ, and GO and Love others for God's Glory and Our Joy? *

KNOW: I commit to participate faithfully in Sunday morning worship. I commit to serving regularly in the church. I commit to support the church through sacrificial giving. I commit to submit to the leadership of the church. I commit to attend family meetings. GROW: I commit to participate faithfully in a community group. I commit to live a lifestyle of obedience to the teachings of scripture. I commit to confess and repent of sin. I commit to pursue spiritual habits. I commit to care for community group members and others in the church. GO: I commit to seek to know and serve my neighbors. I commit to exercise biblical hospitality. I commit to share the gospel with others.

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Will you commit to faithfully demonstrate these mission to KNOW God (Sunday morning worship, regular service, sacrificial giving) GROW in Christ (personal Bible Study and Prayer, Grow Group attendance, lifestyle of obedience to the teachings of scripture, and biblical repentance, and to GO and love others(know and serve my neighbors, biblical hospitality, faithfully share the gospel with others.) *

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Are you financially committed to Truitt Baptist through regularly giving to our church family or will you commit to do so? *

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Would others describe you as being "full of the Spirit and wisdom" (Acts 6:3)? *

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Would others consider you to be "worthy of respect" (1 Timothy 3:8)? *

This term refers to something that is honorable, respectable, esteemed, or worthy, and is closely related to "respectable," which is given as a qualification for elders.

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Would you and others consider yourself to be "not double-tongued" (1 Tim. 3:8)? *

Those who are double-tongued say one thing to certain people but then say something else to others, or say one thing but mean another. They are two-faced and insincere. Their words cannot be trusted, so they lack credibility.

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Are you "Addicted to intoxicating substances" (1 Tim. 3:8)? *

A man is disqualified from the office of deacon if he is addicted to strong drink or other intoxicating substances. Such a person lacks self-control and is undisciplined.

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Would you and others consider yourself to be "not greedy for dishonest gain" (1 Tim. 3:8)? *

If a person is a lover of money, he is not qualified to be a deacon, especially since deacons often give insight into financial matters for the church, This can also relate to ones stewardship and commitment to regularly give to the ministries of the church.

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Would you and others consider yourself to be "Sound in faith and life" (1 Timothy 3:9)? *

Paul also indicates that a deacon must "hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience." The phrase "the mystery of the faith" is simply one day Paul speaks of the gospel (cf. 1 Tim. 3:16). Consequently, this statement refers to the need for deacons to hold firm to the true gospel without wavering. This would also include agreement with the doctrinal statement of our church family. Yet this qualification does not merely involve one's beliefs, for he must also hold these beliefs "with a clear conscience." That is, the behavior of a deacon must be consistent with his beliefs.

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Would you and others consider yourself to be "Tested and Blameless" (1 Tim. 3:10)? *

Paul writes that deacons must “be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless” (v. 10). “Blameless” is a general term referring to a person’s overall character. Although Paul does not specify what type of testing is to take place, at a minimum, the candidate’s personal background, reputation, and theological positions should be examined. Moreover, the congregation should not only examine a potential deacon’s moral, spiritual, and doctrinal maturity, but should also consider the person’s track record of service in the church.

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Would you and others attest to having a "Godly Wife" (1 Tim. 3:11) *

According to Paul, deacons' wives must be "dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things" (v. 11). Like her husband, the wife must be dignified or respectable. Secondly, she must not be a slanderer or a person who goes around and spreads gossip. A deacon's wife must also be temperate. That is, she must be able to make good judgements and not be involved in things that might hinder such judgement. Finally, she should be "faithful in all things" (cf. 1 Tim. 5:10). This is a general requirement which is like the requirement of elders to be "above reproach" (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:6) and for deacons to be blameless (1 Tim. 3:10)

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Are you the "husband of one wife" (1 Tim. 3:12)? *

This requirement refers to the faithfulness of a husband toward his wife. He must be a "one-woman man". That is there must be no other woman in his life to whom he relates in an intimate way either emotionally or physically.

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Do you faithfully "manage your children and household" (1 Tim. 3:12)? *

A deacon must be the spiritual leader of his wife and children.

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Is your wife totally on board with you serving as a deacon at Truitt? *

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PERSONAL COMMITMENT *

I have read and worked through this questionnaire, and have answered the questions to the best of my ability. I understand and accept the requirements as laid out. If selected I would serve to the best of my ability, knowing that I can only do so out of a personal, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.

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