Deaconess
This ministry description is available in a printable pdf format.A deaconess is responsible for ministering to the needs of church members and offering support to the pastors and deacons as requested.
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Ministry Area/Department |
Administration |
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Position |
Deaconess |
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Accountable To |
Pastor |
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Ministry Target |
Church members |
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Position Is |
Elected |
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Position May Be Filled By |
Church member |
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Minimum Maturity Level |
Stable, maturing Christian |
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Spiritual Gifts |
Serving • Exhortation • Mercy-showing |
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Talents or Abilities Desired |
Enjoy working with people |
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Best Personality Traits |
Dependable • Compassionate • Discreet • Good moral character |
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Passion For |
Ministering to the Body of Christ and assisting the pastor with the work of the ministry related to congregational care |
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Length of Service Commitment |
Three Years |
Anticipated Time Commitments
1. Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: two hours a month
2. Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed
Responsibilities/Duties
Six, or more, deaconesses shall be elected for a term of three years each; one-third of the board being elected each year. They shall elect a chairman from their number, and shall meet at the call of the pastor or the chairman of this board. Their spiritual qualifications are to be found in such scriptures as: Titus 2:3-5; Philippians 4:3; Romans 16:1-6.
Their duties shall be to assist the pastor and deacons in the administration of spiritual matters of the church as requested, to assist the pastor and deacons in visitation work, the baptism of women, the counseling of girls, the preparation of the Lord's Supper, and such other spiritual matters as requested and necessary. To assist bereaved families in ways appropriate to the need and occasion. They shall have general supervision of the floral committee, of the ladies' missionary work of the church, and shall be prayer warriors for all the needs.
Signature of Nominee: _____________________ Date of Signature: ___________
