Deacon Ministry

Who are deacons?

Deacons are a group of ordained members of the Bridge Church, placed in specific areas of ministry to provide leadership and oversight within the overall guidance of the elder board.


Who can be a deacon?

  • Deacons must be active members in good standing
  • Deacons must meet the requirements listed in 1 Timothy 3:8-12: 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.

What does a deacon do?

  • Assess the needs of their ministry area in an ongoing capacity
  • Address those needs with strategic solutions
  • Recruit, train, and coordinate a team of volunteers to meet those needs
  • Work directly with an assigned staff member or supervisor

How does The Bridge select deacons?

  1. Deacons are nominated/self-nominated by members through the nomination form
  2. Elders propose an appointee based on the nominations
  3. The proposed appointee is presented to the members
  4. Members have 21 days to submit questions, comments, or concerns
  5. A deacon is appointed after a unanimous vote by the elders

Open Deacon Positions


Congregational Care Deacons

What is the Congregational Care Ministry?

The Congregational Care Ministry tracks and responds appropriately to substantial life events such as illnesses, deaths, pregnancies, births, adoptions, weddings, graduations, milestone anniversaries/birthdays, etc. Congregational Care Deacons coordinate the church's response to these life events through visitations, prayer, meals, cards, etc. The Congregational Care Team also assists staff in preparing for special ceremonies such as funerals and weddings.


Congregational Care Deacons serve in their ministry area by:

  • Working with Staff to anticipate scheduled/foreseeable life events

  • Working with the Elder Team to identify unscheduled/unforeseen life events

  • Developing a plan of response to these life events

  • Delegating duties to the Congregational Care Team

  • Assisting Staff in preparations for special events

[Reports to the Associate Pastor]



Financial Deacons

What is the Financial Ministry?

The Financial Ministry stewards the financial assets of The Bridge. The Financial Team promotes financial accountability at The Bridge by compiling the annual budget and by regularly tracking expenses relative to the annual budget. Financial Deacons also oversee The Bridge’s Sunday morning giving and ensure that the offering is processed in a responsible manner.


Finance Deacons serve in their ministry area by:

  • Working with staff to compile annual budget proposals
  • Distributing monthly ministry-specific financial reports to ministry leaders
  • Communicating with ministry leaders if expenses are projected to exceed budget
  • Coordinating and scheduling a team to count Sunday morning giving
  • Writing and signing checks
  • Communicating with pledged donors in ongoing capital campaigns

[Reports to the Director of Operations]


Hospitality Deacons

What is the Hospitality Ministry?

The Hospitality Ministry plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Sunday mornings are a welcoming environment for our church family and especially for visitors. Hospitality Deacons ensure that visitors are welcomed warmly, oriented well to the worship service, and provided with clear on-ramps to further engagement with the life of the church. The Hospitality Team also oversees various physical elements of the worship environment.


Hospitality Deacons serve in their ministry area by:

  • Working with the greeting team to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere

  • Working with staff in integrating Sunday morning visitors into the life of the Bridge

  • Managing volunteers in the hospitality ministry

  • Coordinating the material elements of communion

  • Overseeing Sunday morning special event set-up by decorating, serving food, etc.

  • Ensuring that Bridge cards and giving envelopes are stocked in seatbacks

[Reports to the Director of Operations]

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