Deacons Training | Four12

Do others follow us as we go? 

In this session, Mike elaborates on the role of the deacon within the life of the church and the part that self-discipline and courage play.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Are we willing to go wherever needed? 

In this session, Mike covers some of the qualities that rest on the role of a deacon within the life of the church and the importance of walking in humility. 

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Are we easily overwhelmed or exhausted from doing all the work required to ensure the church runs? 

In this session, Mike unpacks the importance of working together as a team – not individuals – and the part that delegation plays.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Are we lazy? 

In this session, Mike unpacks what it means to be a faithful people and the importance of obedience and acting when the Lord speaks.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Are we setting an example through serving? 

Each of us has been gifted by God to serve the church. We need to step out and set the example of being mighty men and women of faith! In this session, Mike looks at the importance of discipling, training, and raising up new leaders within the church.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Where are we going and who are we taking with us? 

We have been given a mission: we are called to make disciples. In this session, Mike looks at how we are influencing people and whether we are leading them away or towards the Lord.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Do we submit willingly to those in authority over us?  

In this session, Mike looks at the difference between authority and submission and how to exercise our authority in accordance with God’s ways.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Do we live with one heart, one mind, and one purpose? 

Paul urges us to value and guard real unity in the church. However, this can only happen when we are willing to truly die to ourselves. In this session, Mike looks at the crucial part that unity plays within a team and the importance of laying down our plans and ambitions for the greater body.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

What is the ‘cost’ of being a deacon? 

We should always count the cost before embarking on a project to ensure we can complete the task at hand. In this session, Mike unpacks the ‘cost’ of being a deacon and how to support one another through challenging times.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Is our view about the role of men and women shaped by culture or by Scripture?  

In this session, Mike unpacks the role that women play in a position of authority, what the Bible says about the office of a deacon, and whether women can fulfil this role.  

Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.