In the spirit of Acts 6:3:
Our Deacons minister to the Church and serve Jesus by caring for and meeting needs of persons, leading the Church to engage in the fellowship of worship, witnessing, and education, and by supporting and encouraging other church members in their areas of ministry within the church. |
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Deacons support and help our church staff and seek to find and recommend ways to improve the ministry of the Church to the surrounding community, the region, the state, and beyond.
Deacons meet the Second Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm
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MINISTRY TO MEMBERS
THE ROLES OF DEACONS AND SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
At Indian Springs Baptist Church, our ministry emphasis defines the traditional role of Deacons and recognizes the practical reality of the role of the Sunday School Class in ministering to church members.
In a very real sense, our Adult Sunday School Classes minister to class members with practical, emotional and spiritual support in times of need, grief and other significant life events.
Traditionally, each Deacon was assigned about 20 families and conversely each family has one Deacon assigned to them. In our present emphasis, each family would have all Deacons assigned to provide ministry, as it is needed.
You may ask, "Who is my Deacon?"
The answer is simply "All the active Deacons."
Each week, two Deacons are assigned "Deacon On Call" responsibilities and will be expected to provide needed ministry during that week. The Deacon on Call duties are given below. Of course, families should feel free to call upon any Deacon (at any time) in our church for help as they have needs. The Deacons On Call are identified in the worship service Bulletin each week. |
MINISTRY EMPHASIS FOR DEACONS
The general duties of ISBC Deacons are identified as follows:
- 1. Develop and carry out Ministry Plans for assigned areas of ministry emphasis.
- 2. Communicate member needs to appropriate ministry group in the Church.
- 3. Pray regularly for assigned church members.
- 4. Communicate church beliefs, doctrines, and programs to members when asked.
- 5. Deacons are called upon to serve as Deacons on Call on a rotational basis. Two deacons are designated each week.
- Deacon on Call Duties
1. Both Deacons will participate with Ministerial Staff, when needed, to visit and encourage families in times of crisis or difficulty.
2. The Deacon on Call will lead the Church in prayer prior to our worship-through-giving time.
3. The Deacon on Call will assist the Pastor during the invitation time to pray with people, share God’s Plan of Salvation, fill out any needed paperwork, clear the front pew and altar area as necessary, etc. as directed by the pastor.
4. Both Deacons will be available for Visitation to follow up on visitors who attended the past Sunday.
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