There are many ways that you can serve our church through the offices of Deacon and Elder. If this is something that the Lord has placed upon your heart to do, here is some more specific information about each position and what their roles and responsibilities in the church are.
Deacon of Hospitality
As a Deacon of Hospitality, your responsibilities would be to welcome members and visitors during worship services, organize and be responsible for set-up and clean-up before and after congregational meetings.
Deacon of Finance
As a Deacon of Finance, your responsibilities would be to receive, preserve, and pay out all monies or things of value paid or given to the church, keeping at all times an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements. Payment of bills for local work and expenses shall be made promptly, and all funds received for denominational or other causes shall be remitted at least monthly. An annual financial report shall be prepared, and presented to the church for approval. This team requires a minimum of two Deacons.
Deacon of Facilities
As a Deacon of Facility, you would be entrusted with the care and maintenance of all church real and personal property. They shall be responsible for maintaining the property in good repair, making such alterations as may be voted by the church, and for keeping the property and contents insured. This team requires a minimum of two Deacons.
Deacon Moderator
The Deacon Moderator shall preside at congregational meetings, adhering to Robert’s Rules of Order. In the absence of the Deacon Moderator, an Elder shall preside. The Deacon Moderator shall call congregational meetings to order; call on persons to speak in meetings; move meetings forward to the next item on the agenda as appropriate. The Deacon Moderator will recruit team members to regularly record minutes during congregational meetings.
Elder
The Elders will:
Devote their time to prayer, teaching, guarding sound doctrine, and shepherding God’s flock.
Oversee the development of the church’s vision and mission.
Meet regularly with the Deacon body to promote communication and collaboration across ministry teams within the church.
Lead in setting budget priorities working together with the • Deacons and Staff.
Assess and equip members for the teaching ministry of the church.
Lead the church, within the framework of authority and accountability set forth in Scripture, this Constitution, and congregational church government.
Oversee Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Oversee local, regional, and global missions.
Hire, evaluate, and dismiss Staff.