The deacons in our church are to function as “servants.” They are “partners with Pastor (and staff) in God’s work.” The deacon body is comprised of men who have been approved by the deacon officers and the church. They are empowered by the church and report to and are accountable to the Church, subject to the provisions of their deacon bylaws and the constitution and bylaws of FBC. There is no special power or authority from the church ordination or election of a deacon. They are qualified through church membership, scriptural commands of Acts 6:3-5 and I Timothy 3:8-13 and sign a deacon covenant of expectations of them in their role.
2012 DEACON OFFICERS
Chairman – Mark Cary
214.536.7902
Chair Elect – Shawn Iley
214.912.7615
Ministry – Ronnie Wright
214.912.5545
Communication – Rich Mussler
214.603.3235
Training – Marv Knox
214.335.7719
HOW DEACONS CAN SERVE YOU
Benevolence Team – Deacon Contact: Walt Heffington
This team will disburse and oversee the Deacon Family Ministry Fund. The team will act upon confidential requests seeking financial assistance. The fund is to be used for critical situations, and is not considered a fund for ongoing assistance. When appropriate, the team will help place applicants with a scripture-based financial counselor. Additionally, the team will assist with collections for the fund as necessary.
Care & Accountability Team – Deacon Contact: Dave Gary
This team will care for our deacon body and help keep it accountable. This will be accomplished, for example, through keeping in touch with the deacon body in order to be informed of any special needs within our group or their families, reviewing by-laws for any updates, addressing any attendance issues if needed, monitoring attendance roster and contacting the “inactives”.
Community Outreach Team – Deacon Contact: David Glazner
This team will focus on bringing renewed excitement to “taking the church to the community”. This will be accomplished, for example, through developing evangelistic programs, working closely with the Vision Is Now team, expanding our role at CCA, possibly partnering with other churches to do a combined community event, working more closely with our local municipalities to see if we may be involved in some of their events and encouraging the growth and support of ‘Fellowship Riders’ and their expanding ministry.
Homebound/Widow Team – Deacon Contact: Gary Seward
This team will proactively care for the homebound/widowed through ongoing deacon interaction and support of those members of our church family. This will be accomplished, for example, through Bible Study department adoption of the homebound and widows, serving the Lord’s Supper to the homebound, delivery of donated Sunday morning flowers and arranging transportation to and from the church as needed.
Hospital Team – Deacon Contact: Mike Frye
This team will contact every member who has a hospital stay, make a personal visit if appropriate, and identify ongoing care needs. This will be accomplished through notification and assignment of team members, who will then record the visit; teaming with other non-deacon church members; and reporting back to the deacon body for prayer and support.
Information Technology Team – Deacon Contact: TBD
This team will analyze and facilitate ways to further communication between the deacon body and the church in order to meet the needs of the membership. This will be accomplished, for example, through maintaining and upgrading the deacon server, by creating and developing a deacon website and assisting with the technology aspect of security.
Men’s Ministry Team – Deacon Contact: TBD
This team will create, foster and support ministry to the men of the church and community. This will be accomplished, for example, through providing a variety of activities, Bible studies and small accountability groups.
Repair/Maintenance Inside Team – Deacon Contact: Ronnie Wright
The objective of this team is to save the church money on the repair and maintenance of our own facility. This will be accomplished, for example, by using deacons and other volunteers from the church to repair, upgrade and touch-up the grounds and facilities, as well as design and complete minor projects.
Repair/Maintenance Outside Team – Deacon Contact: Ronnie Wright
This team will assist impaired members and others in crisis that need home repair and cleanup. This will be accomplished, for example, through emergency repairs, short-term maintenance, occasional major repairs and by coordinating work days.
Staff Ministry Team – Deacon Contact: Mark Cary
This team will minister to the staff and their families. This is accomplished by praying, by sharing words of encouragement and by arranging fun events to show appreciation for the staff. This team also endeavors to help the staff and their families in special times of need.
Welcome Team – Deacon Contact: Robert Ramirez
This team will assist church members and others visiting our campus find the appropriate worship service, Bible study class, children’s nursery and various other facilities around the church. This will be accomplished, for example, through serving as greeters as people enter the church building, assisting those utilizing the information kiosks and walking around the church campus during worship and Bible study classes in order to provide a visible presence on Sunday mornings.
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