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Diaconate Recommendation

The First Baptist Church Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee is beginning the task of selecting and nominating individuals to serve in the sacred call of a deacon. Therefore, the Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee is asking members of the church family to recommend individuals they believe would be worthy of the committee’s consideration. Below is a list of the qualifications and duties of a deacon. Please use this as a guide when selecting individuals you believe worthy to serve in the sacred call of a deacon. The committee is seeking names from the congregation between Sunday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 31. Names may be submitted through the Engage page of the church website. Paper copies are available in the church office and in the narthex. For additional information, please contact David Jennings by phone (229-5557) or by email at jenningsdaj@gmail.com.

Deacon Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 21
  • Active church member
  • Care and service of members and others
  • Commitment to Christ
  • Faithfulness in attendance
  • Faithfulness in stewardship
  • Personal moral integrity
  • Provide example to congregation that points to Christ and Christ’s Spirit of love for all persons
  • Seek to promote understanding and unity among all persons and groups
  • Support the formulation of sound policies by the church
  • Support the ministries of First Baptist
  • Work to find spiritual solutions to major problems that affect the spiritual health of the church

Duties of a Deacon

  • Minister to the spiritual and religious needs of the church and its members
  • Committed to personal spiritual growth through Bible Study, church activities, and the offering of one’s gifts
  • Attend monthly Diaconate meetings and other meetings as called
  • Lead in welcoming visitors and members to worship services
  • Assist with observance of Communion
  • Assist in other pastoral duties and needed

I recommend the following names to the Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee for consideration in the sacred call of a deacon at First Baptist Church.

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