Deacon Nomination Process
Each year in August the church members of FBCG have the opportunity to nominate qualified candidates to Deacon Ministry. Before nominating someone review the qualifications for deacons below.
There are 101 deacons serving FBC Garland currently. Before you submit a man to be nominated please confirm he is not already serving in the ministry (click below to see the currently serving deacons). Also, before nominating a man please confirm he would like to be considered before you submit his name for consideration.
Click Here to see current Deacons at FBCG
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David Ackerman |
Dale Grounds |
Tom Rex Emeritus |
If you have a name for consideration, please click on the link below to complete the nomination form.
Deacon Ministry
QUALIFICATIONS OF A DEACON
The word “deacon” means servant or minister and came to be used by the church to designate a special position in the church. The deaconship, therefore, signifies a position of special Christian service. Both the Scripture and the dignity of the office demand a person of the highest spiritual, moral and practical qualifications:
I. SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS (ACTS 6:1-6)
A. Full of the Holy Spirit
B. Full of wisdom
C. Full of faith
II. MORAL QUALIFICATIONS (I TIMOTHY 3: 8-10, 12-13)
A. Worthy of respect
B. Sincere
C. Not indulging in much wine
D. Not pursuing dishonest gain
E. The husband of one wife
F. Manages his children and household well
III. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE WIFE OF A DEACON (I TIMOTHY 3:11)
A. Worthy of respect
B. Not malicious talker
D. Temperate
F. Trustworthy in everything
IV. PRACTICAL DUTIES
A. Loyal support of the pastor and staff
B. Faithful attendance at the services of the church
C. Encouragement of and participation in the organizations of the church -
Sunday School, Music, Church Training, Outreach, Prayer Room, etc.
D. "A consistent commitment to stewardship shall be attested by the
Deacon's example of tithing to the Church."
(from the Church Constitution)
E. Personal evangelism among the lost and visitation of the
sick, shut-ins and indifferent of the membership
F. Regular attendance at the meetings of the deacons
G. Assistance with new member assimilation
H. Participation in the "Deacons of the Week" assignments