Deacon Roles
give leadership to diaconal ministry
The primary role of your Deacons is to share the love of Christ and demonstrate His caring concern for those in need. In diaconal ministry, Deacons empower and equip members of their congregation for service. (Ephesians 4:12)
Diaconal ministry, to touch people's lives as Christ's hands and feet, focuses mainly on four key areas.
Compassion
Model and demonstrate compassion to those who are hurting with words of hope and actions for encouragement.
Community Ministry
Model and encourage the congregation to be engaged in community ministry in and with their local communities.
Stewardship
Model and encourage members of their congregation to be stewards of God's creation and to practice authentic stewardship.
Justice
Model and encourage the congregation to be advocates for and with the marginalized and vulnerable people in their community.
Deacon Responsibilities
demonstrate the care of the lord
In both word and deed, Deacons demonstrate the care of the Lord himself and serve by showing mercy to the church and all people. Deacons should also be aware of the needs of the congregation and its individual members.
In response, your Deacons complete and coordinate specific duties on behalf of the church.
Manage church benevolence
- Prepare the offering schedule.
- Introduce and collect the weekly offering.
- Respond to requests for support.
Address church community well-being
- Become aware of people struggling financially within the church community.
- Become aware of people struggling mentally or emotionally within the church community.
- Become aware of justice issues within the church community and advocate for those with disability concerns.
Reach out to the community
- Connect and partner with the local community pillars.
- Identify service opportunities in the community.
- Participate in, support, and provide for community events.
- Support and connect with missionaries both at home and abroad.
