God is more concerned with our character than our ability. 

The Biblical qualifications for deacons relate to character, not gifting. In this session, Mike encourages deacons to evaluate if they feel they set a good example for the saints and how to foster a culture of openness and accountability within this.  

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 the church a democracy? 

Are we actively looking to find and train people to be leaders? In this session, Mike unpacks who should be recognised to serve as a deacon and the importance of governing the church in God’s way.  

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.   

Deacons need to be faithful, available, submissive, and teachable, but what does this mean practically?  

In this session, Mike examines these qualities further and discusses the importance of walking in the same direction as a team.  

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 expected of deacons? 

"Is there anything I would be unwilling to do?" In this session, Mike looks at the expectations of deacons within a leadership team and the tension between using people where they are gifted versus using people where they are needed.  

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 deacons servants and slaves? 

'Deacon' is a word that derives from the Greek word for 'servant.' But is that all a deacon is? In this session, Mike unpacks the role and responsibilities of a deacon and the heart posture from which these responsibilities should flow.  

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.   

How do we build the church Jesus’ way? 

In this session, Mike takes a look at our unique callings to help us understand how to build effectively within the broader church 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.