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

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