Text: Acts 6:1-7 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: The church in Jerusalem was experiencing exponential growth, with many disciples being added to their number day by day. But with this growth brought problems: some of the widows in the church were being neglected in the distribution. Rather that becoming a reason for anger and division, through the guidance of the Spirit, God raised up another office in the church, the Deacon. These first seven men were called and ordained with the laying on of hands to serve and care for the needs of the people. With their help, the church continued to grow.