Deacons are expected to meet some rigorous qualifications.  For, says 1 Timothy 3.13, “those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”  The qualifications:

-Dignified

-Not double-tongued

-Not addicted to much wine

-Not greedy for dishonest gain

-Hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience

-Let them be tested first

-Husband of one wife who must be dignified, not a slanderer, sober-minded, faithful in all things

-Manage children well

-Manage their household well