Acts 6:1-7 - The Beauty of Church Government

Last Sunday afternoon, we heard from Acts 6:1-7 together. As the early church grew in numbers, they were faced with new problems: people started to slip through the cracks and get missed. The apostles’ plan to address this problem was to establish church government. The apostles would devote themselves to prayer and proclamation, while the deacons would focus on practical ministry and caring for material needs in the church. The result of this church government was the continued progress and growth of the church. What does all of this have to do with us? We saw that church government is actually a beautiful gift from God. God has given each one of us different gifts, and it is only when each person in the church—elders, deacons, and members—use their own unique gifts that the whole church continues to grow and thrive. This week, take some time to thank God for All Nations. Then, prayerfully consider how you can use the specific gifts God has given you to serve God and others at this church.