Deacons and Deaconesses

We define a deacon as a man or woman of proven character who serves the church body through significant oversight of practical ministry needs.

2024 Deacon Process

Every year at Grace Church we select a new group of deacons and deaconesses. While the elders take responsibility to decide, the entire church family nominates and then affirms the choices of the elders. See 1 Timothy 3:8–13 for the biblical qualifications for deacons.

We define a deacon as a man or woman of proven character who serves the church body through significant oversight of practical ministry needs. 

We are looking to recognize men and women who are already serving and have a proven track record of faithfulness. Every member of Grace Church should be serving; deacons, however, have oversight of others who are serving. They give direction, instruction, motivation, and guidelines for other servants. A true deacon will gather and equip others to serve, even as he himself serves. His or her service will also free the elders from a practical need so they can focus on their primary role of prayer and teaching. Just as pastor means “shepherd,” with all its feeding and leading implications, deacon means “servant,” with all its caring and ministering implications.

Process
Members Nominate ∙ Now through October 30
Elders confirm, deny, or add to nominations ∙ November 1
Three weeks to affirm the nominees ∙ November 19–December 3

2023 Deacons