Deacons

Question 1

Qualifications

Answer

Deacons shall be men who meet the Biblical qualifications for deacon as set forth in Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, have been members of the church for at least one year, and are at least twenty-five years of age on January 1 immediately preceding their election. A deacon must also be a practicing tither to the church and have been a believer for at least five years.

Question 2

Expectations

Answer

According to our church's constitution and bylaws, a Deacon is expected to...

Serve as a partner and co-worker in ministry with the Senior Pastor and ministerial staff;

Work as a team and in unity in all aspects of Deacon ministry;

Participate in Deacon ministries and activities as they are able;

Give full support to the overall ministry of the Church;

Actively promote fellowship, harmony and unity among Church members and refrain from destructive criticism;

Honor the privacy of all things communicated to them in confidence by an individual or the Deacons;

Conduct themselves in a manner that honors God, themself, their family and their Church and refrain from any activity that would reflect negatively on any of the above.