Deacon/Deaconess Congregational Care

Congregational Care Ministry

Deacon /Deaconess

Chairman of Deacon & Deaconess

Church members

Volunteer

Church member

Stable, maturing Christian

Serving • Exhortation • Mercy-showing

Enjoy working with people

Dependable • Compassionate • Discreet • Good moral character

Ministering to the Body of Christ and assisting the senior pastor with the work of the ministry related to congregational care

Two years minimum

1.Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: four hours a week

2.Participating in meetings/training: five hours a month

1.Follow-up on sick, hospitalized or shut-in members; visit and contact them regularly.

2.Pray for and with church members experiencing hardships or needing to make decisions.

3.Visit and offer emotional/spiritual support to grieving members.

4. Report special needs to the Chairman of Deacons & Deaconesses who will route them to the appropriate leadership (Senior Pastor, Congregational Care Pastor, benevolence committee, or other appropriate person).

5.Remain in contact with prayer-group leaders regarding special prayer needs.

 (Note: Never share confidential information without the person’s consent.)

6.Rejoice with/congratulate members on special accomplishments and events.

7.Pray regularly for the leaders of the church.

8.Meet with and offer input to the senior pastor and appropriate staff members regarding any special or critical issues within the church.

9.Attend deacon/deaconess meetings once or twice a month to discuss needs and budget items.

10. Serve in worship as requested, including communion preparation, altar service, prayer, and baptism support.