DEACONS MINISTRY
Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”
Acts 6:3-4 (NIV)
It is the mission of the Deacon Ministry to tell the world about the saving grace and power of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. To assist our pastor in the spiritual matters of the church. To minister to the sick and shut-in and the bereaved through our visitation program. To be the spiritual leaders of our church and our community. As reflected in Acts 6:1-7.
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The members of the Deacons Ministry at St. James Baptist Church are appointed to serve the church. The primary responsibility of the Deacons' Ministry is to aid and assist the pastor in fulfilling the Biblical mission of the church and accomplishing the Pastor’s Spiritual vision. The Deacon’s Ministry also assists the Pastor in the administration of the church as well as the care of the congregation.