Deacon Ministry

The Elders of NorthWest Bible Church have delegated to our Deacons the responsibility of serving the body of Christ on Fellowship Lane.

The service of our Deacons is to be considered for all “real time” needs and will be compassionately responsive to the body. The office of Deacon is in place so as to relieve the elders of anything that would distract them from focusing on the spiritual growth and protection of the body. Deacons are to focus on the physical needs of the body while Elders focus primarily on the spiritual needs.

Qualifications for Deacons

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. I Timothy 3:8-13 (ESV)

Duties of a Deacon