Deacons should be selected from among men who have proven themselves faithful to Christ and the Christian calling in the ministry of the church. It is better not to elect deacons unless they are men qualified for leadership. The duty of a deacon, along with the pastor, includes responsibility for the pastoral care and
Installation of Deacons To the Congregation Leader: In the presence of God, we solemnly recognize the crucial role of deacons. Congregation:… Based upon God’s Word, the deacon is not ruler but servant. Leader: The deacon is to assist in …
This service provides liturgical resources for ordaining deacons in full connection. If there are persons whose ordination as a deacon is to be recognized, they should be vested with a deacon’s stole from the beginning of the service.
Acceptance of Ordination Council Report (This is official business of the church. A vote by church members present should be recorded in the church minutes)
Deacons are ordained to assist the Pastor, as guardians of the faith, and in proclaiming the gospel of God’s kingdom. We give way to God’s presence today as we ordain these newly appointed
Preparation for Ordination and Installation Doug Dortch Deacons to be Installed for the Term of Service Beginning 2021: Billy Bates, Larry Bearden, David Bell, Meredith Cale, Chris Cooper, Baker Crow,
II. AMERICAN BAPTIST STANDARDS FOR ORDINATION 1. DISCERNING GOD’S CALL The most important prerequisite for ordination, the call of God to a specialized ministry, does not yield itself to particular standards which a denomination or local congregation might establish. This is why the call must be tested by other
According to Scripture, those who bear the office of Deacon should especially exhibit the spiritual qualities of the Christian and should be steady and reliable. The first duty of the Deacon is sympathy and service, and together the Board of Deacons carries out the ministry of compassion.
Deacons should be selected from among men who have proven themselves faithful to Christ and the Christian calling in the ministry of the church. It is better not to elect deacons unless they are men qualified for leadership.
2010年7月7日 · “Deacons served in both material and spiritual matters (Acts 6:2 to 7:60; 8:5-40). Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was a deacon. Note that when both pastors and deacons did their work faithfully, the work of the church prospered (Acts 6:7).