Called to Care, Committed to Christ, Commissioned to Serve

Hey Guys,

What does it really mean to be a deacon?

In many churches, the role of deacons has been misunderstood. Some see it as a position of authority, a board of decision-makers, or even a place of power within the church. But when we go back to the New Testament, we find something very different. A deacon is not called to rule the church—they are called to serve the church.

In Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, we see God’s design for deacons. They were raised up to care for practical needs so that the pastors could devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word. Deacons were never intended to control the church but to support the pastor and serve the congregation with Christlike humility.

This Sunday, I’ll be preaching a message titled:
“Called to Care, Committed to Christ, Commissioned to Serve.”

We’ll see that deacons are:

• Called to Care – serving the physical and spiritual needs of the church family.
• Committed to Christ – modeling a Christ-centered life of faithfulness and humility.
• Commissioned to Serve – working alongside the pastor to advance the gospel and strengthen the church.

Whether you are a deacon, a church leader, or a member of the body, this message will help us all understand how God designed His church to function in unity, humility, and service.

Join us this Sunday as we open God’s Word together and rediscover the true role of a deacon—not as an authority figure, but as a servant who points us to Jesus.

? “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45

Serving Him,

Pastor Joey