“Deacons are called to service, to be ambassadors bearing a
message of God’s love in Christ to be God’s agents in the world attending the
needs of others. Through their ministry
of service and proclamation they aim to make Christ and his redeeming love
visible to the world… deacons serve where they are needed, but they may have a
particular focus in their ministry depending on the needs of their local
community and their own particular gift…”
Deacons help people cross the threshold into church and at
the end of services they send the congregation out into the world to serve
Christ.. they welcome and help to prepare those seeking baptism and those
preparing for marriage. They also share
in ministering to the recently bereaved…
Deacons have a particular responsibility to lead the church
in intersession for all God’s people who are need. Deacons preach when required and they
distribute communion and minister to the sick and the household.”
“A person considering a call to diaconal ministry will have
leadership gifts that reflect a willingness to be a leader who assists rather
than exercising a ministry of oversight.
They are people who are happy to work behind the scenes as
well as being a public representative for the church, with the communication
and pastoral skills to proclaim the gospel in word and deed.
Since deacons share in the leading of worship in church,
particularly in the intersessions and assisting at the Eucharist, they need to
have sensitivity and presence to enable others to worship.”
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