Deacon
Another very important ministry at Theophile church is the diaconate. All members of this ministry consider their desire to serve as a true vocation. Essential to that calling is a commitment to the person and mission of Jesus Christ, a commitment that includes a willingness and ability to live such Gospel values as simplicity of life, compassion and forgiveness, humility and obedience.
We share a special relationship to the pastoral board, as we are the “support team” of the church. While pastors and evangelists teach biblical theology and see to the spiritual needs of the congregation, we, in the deaconate, take care of the practical issues:
- Set up and prepare the table for the administration of the Lord's Supper.
- Visit the sick and needy of the church
- collect tithes and offerings from the congregation, carry out the control before handing it over to the head of the finance department
- Assist the pastor if conflict arises within the church in order to ease any tensions or resolving conflict.