DIAKONIA

Diakonia is the Greek word of service. It is the word Paul uses to describe the activity that is going on within the church when it is functioning in the way that God intended. It is not only the way to a healthy church but also healthy individuals. Our Faith was never meant to be compartmentalized to SERVICE within in the local church. Our faith is integrated into every aspect of our life which means that our SERVICE should be as strong outside the church as it is within.

What is your DIAKONIA like inside the local church? Do you come to church to SERVE or to be SERVED?
What is your DIAKONIA like outside the local church? Do you honor Christ as you live your life in SERVICE to others? Or is your life outside of the church focused primarily on you reaching your life, career, or financial goals?
Philippians 2:7 tells us that Jesus when he walked this earth, "took on the form of a SERVANT?"
Verse 5 of that same chapter tells us, "our attitudes should be the same as Christ Jesus."
I encourage you to follow Christ example and live a life that is marked by service.

Jason Whitehurst
Lead Pastor