Deacons

The Deacons, in cooperation with the Pastor, are responsible for the guidance, nurture, and leadership of the congregation. Ebenezer Deacons are a ministry in service to the Ebenezer Congregation. The duties of Deacons include:

• Serving as special assistants to the Pastor.
• Providing leadership in the church’s achievement of its mission by giving loyal support and open communication to the Pastor, the Deacon Body, the church staff, and the church membership.
• Taking an active role and regularly attending church worship services, Sunday School, Discipleship Training, prayer meeting, and Deacon meetings.
• Demonstrating a commitment to good stewardship by regularly and sacrificially giving tithes and offerings to the church.
• Visiting the sick, shut-in, and bereaved.
• Assisting the Pastor with Communion. This includes special arrangements to provide the Lord’s Supper to members who are sick, shut-in, or have requested communion.
• Assisting the Pastor with Baptism.

Leadership: