Schedule Change: Officer Training

Schedule Change: Officer Training

The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 3:1–13, ESV)

Dear friends,

The minister, elder, and deacon training gathering scheduled for this Saturday is postponed. Sorry for this! And thank you for your interest — we're working on a new date ASAP.

When we gather for this, we'll watch training videos, discuss together, and answer questions about these roles.

Covenant Church is probably at least two or three years away from having local elders and deacons. But now is the perfect time to begin considering the role of elder and deacon so that God might stir your heart to prayer and further desire for the growth of this church.

The training is still happening live tomorrow in Tennessee. Below is a live stream link. When we have our training gathering, we'll watch either this training or another. So it's well worth your time to watch and listen tomorrow.

The training begins at 7:00 AM, Pacific.

Please let me know any thoughts or questions at 818-237-4251.

To reiterate, we are postponing our gathering tomorrow. But will have a new date very soon.

-Pastor Brooks

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