Normally, a deacon is charged with caring for and supervising the care of the physical building of the church. Each congregation also selects its own deacons in a qualification process like that of Elders, and comes from 1 Timothy 3:8-12 of the Bible. Preachers and ministers prepare and deliver sermons, may lead Bible study classes, perform a wedding ceremony, preach the gospel, and perform baptisms. Most preacher and minister positions are generally paid occupations. Ministers and preachers are typically not ordained and do not use the term "Reverend" before their name, stating that only God should be known as Reverend. Churches of Christ mostly agree, with the theological views of most other conservative Christian churches, believing that Jesus is the Son of God, Jesus' death by crucifixion on a cross as atonement for our sin, and Christian teachings more basic. The Church of Christ believes that the structure of the Church was established by Jesus Christ to His apostles in the form of the New Testament. Because each church is autonomous, some teachings may vary between congregations. Church of
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