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Deaconess Ministry

Resources/Links:
Book - "Now that You're a Deacon", Howard B. Foshee
Training Kit- "Deacons: Partners In Ministry and Growth", Jim Henry
Video - "A Deacon Ministry that Works", Herbert L. Pedersen
Video - "Deacons: Models In Ministry", Herbert L. Pedersen

More Than A Board of People Making Decisions

Zion Hill's Deacon ministry currently has 21 men that are of an honest and good report. We thank God for these men who support this ministry in Jesus Name.

***Deacons - One Who Serves***

Acts 6:1-4

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.(6:1)

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.(6:2)

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.(6:3)

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.(6:4)

Standards for these Church Leaders (Deacons)
1 Timothy 3:8-13

8: Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9: Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10: And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
11: Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12: Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13: For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

General Role:
The needs may be different from one church ministry to the other. Notwithstanding, there are 3 basic roles that should be present in every church.
1. They are to keep Murmuring down.
2. Minister to the widows and the needy (serve the table). Some use the term relieve the poor.
3. And help assist the Apostles (Pastor).

Role at Zion Hill:

Supports the Pastor's Vision for the church
Equipped to serve in ministry functions (media, praise, drama, transportation, parking, etc.)
Oversees the operation of the church
Prepare the annual church budget
Count tithes and offerings before submitting to Finance Department
Implement actions as proposed by the Pastor and church congregation
Baptism - Provide assistance for male candidates and baptize candidates.
Telephone ministry -Provide weekly contact and assistance to members (call, pray, convey Pastor's love, assist).
Serve Communion