In scripture the church set up 3 types of servants: 
Preachers- preach/teach/protect
Elders- pastor/shepherd/protect (Greg, Scott, David E, David H)
Deacons- Charlie, Jacob

"Deacon" = greek "Diakonos" = servant

Acts 6:7

1 Tim 3:8-13

**1st: Early church had deacons**

 -we can't go wrong if we do it like the early church did
 
 -once they've been tested-then let them "serve as deacons"
 
 1 Tim 3:10
 
 -"diakonos" =servant - were to serve as servants

**2nd: Deacons are servants of the church's physical needs**

**3rd: Deacons may be part of "discipling"**

-some view as stepping-stone to becoming an Elder.
A bit short sighted- 

Acts 6:1-5.  Men selected as deacons

"known to be full of the spirit and wisdom"

-They stood out-did their job so well. vs 7

*Stephen  Acts 6:8-7:60
*Philip  Acts 8
God holds servants as being the most important members of His kingdom