The deacon ministry is composed of men that are ordained to their work according to Acts 6:1-8 and I Timothy 3:8-13. Deacons assist the pastor in providing the communion, leading the prayer meetings and resolving disputes between members of the church. Deacons are responsible for 1) promoting Christian spiritual growth and the church ministries to the membership and community; and 2) providing for the ordinances and aiding in their administration.
In the qualifications of a deacon in I Timothy 3, Paul concludes with these words, “Those who have served as deacons obtained for themselves a high standing” . Paul and Jesus emphasize that when a deacon serve well, he will be given greatness, leadership, influence, and respect by those who receive his ministry. Paul also stated that the deacon will obtain great confidence in faith that is in Christ Jesus. This confidence comes because we recognize that God is working in our lives to help other people.
The ultimate purpose of the ministry is to Glorify God; to assist the pastor in meeting the needs of our congregation; to seek the lost, by providing resources, activities and services to lead them to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; to encourage spiritual maturity for those who are already Christians, and to be good examples of Christian Servanthood and Stewardship
Our soul purpose of this ministry is to meet the needs of the congregation by ensuring that the family is fully saturated with prayer and we are sensitive to their spirits, as well as, their conversation. We are an important source of contact for all care cells, as well as, others out side of the Abundant Life Christian Center Church family .
The Deacon's Ministry aim is to: