The First Baptist Church Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee is beginning the task of selecting and nominating individuals to serve in the sacred call of a deacon. Therefore, the Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee is asking members of the church family to recommend individuals they believe would be worthy of the committee’s consideration. Below is a list of the qualifications of a deacon. Please use this as a guide when selecting individuals you believe worthy to serve in the sacred call of a deacon. The committee is seeking names from the congregation between Sunday, June 8 and Wednesday, July 20. Names may be submitted by completing the electronic form below. Paper copies are available in the church office and in the narthex. For additional information, please contact David Jennings by phone (229-5557) or by email at jenningsdaj@gmail.com.
Deacon Qualifications
- Minimum age of 21
- Active church member
- Care and service of members and others
- Commitment to Christ
- Faithfulness in attendance
- Faithfulness in stewardship
- Personal moral integrity
- Provide example to congregation that points to Christ and Christ’s Spirit of love for all persons
- Seek to promote understanding and unity among all persons and groups
- Support the formulation of sound policies by the church
- Support the ministries of First Baptist
- Work to find spiritual solutions to major problems that affect the spiritual health of the church
