Empowering through the Deacon and Deaconess Ministry…

† 1 Timothy 3:13 makes it clear that ministering as a decon or deconess is a rewarding and honorable calling in the church.

† Deacons and Deaconess are servants first.

† The Deacons and Deaconess of NBWC are men and women who are assigned to assist the Pastor and members in spiritual matters of the church.

† Their main responsibilities are visitation, teaching, and evangelism.

† They serve in areas such as baptism, prayer request, visiting the sick and shut-in, and caring and assisting families during their time of bereavement.

The Purpose of the Deacon and Deaconess Ministry is to:

The Deacon and Decaoness Ministry frees the pastoral staff for prayer, preparation and ministering the Word; serves the Lord in spiritual ways; possesses a firm grasp of sound doctrine; advances the unity of the church; and promotes evangelism.

When does the Deacon and Deaconess Ministry meet?

The Deacon and Deaconess Ministry meets the third Wednesday of each month and as the need arises.