“Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”
To better serve our congregation and community, we formed four ministry teams: Connections, Congregational Care, Widow/Widower/Homebound, and Boots on the Ground. Deacons are able to choose THE team oN WHICH they would like to serve.
Connections Team
Purpose: To help our guests and new members feel welcome and connected with our church. Team Members: This will be a deacon-led team that is partnered with Sunday School class leaders and/or class outreach leaders to encourage guest and new member involvement. Captain: Deacons: Mark Chissom, Scott Christmas, Jeremy Forrest
congregational care team
Purpose: To care for those in the congregation who are in the hospital or experiencing a traumatic life event. Team Members: This will be a deacon-led team that is partnered with Sunday School class leaders. Captain: Don Wiley Deacons: Matt Blanton, Bill Rosenbarger, Jeff Young Don Wiley
widow/widower/homebound team
Purpose: To provide pastoral care and assistance to our widow, widower, and homebound members based on their individual needs. Team Members: This will be a deacon-led team consisting of active deacons and other church members who feel led to participate in this ministry. This will include a Sunday School class member when the widow, widower, or homebound is a member of a Sunday School class. Captain: Mike Ryan
Boots on the ground team
Purpose: To demonstrate the love and unity of the body of Christ through service projects that assists those with needs in our church and community. Team Members: This will be a deacon-led team consisting of active deacons and other church members who feel led to participate in this ministry. Captain: Brandon Howard Deacons: David Cress, Scott Grieve, Les Hogue, Chuck Rhudy, Brandon Howard