Deacons
Here to Serve You
Our deacons are a team of over 200 men who take the care of you and your family very personally . Whether through hospital visitation, calls and cards of encouragement, or service to the church, the Deacons of Brentwood Baptist Church are always ready to help in your time of need.
To request a deacon visit for yourself or a family member, or for more about becoming a deacon, email us at ltodd@brentwoodbaptist.com.
Our Deacons
The mission of our church compels us to actively minister to others and connect them to Jesus Christ. Our deacons, a pastoral care ministry of our church, are the hands and feet of Brentwood Baptist who serve our members and reach out to our community.
Deacons are to serve the church, in accordance with the standards outlined in Acts 6:1-7 and 1 Timothy 3.
Qualifications
- To model a Christian lifestyle and commitment that is worthy of emulation by other church members.
- To participate in the life of the church with a goal of ministry and service to its members.
- To be of good reputation and be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.
- To serve the Senior Pastor and ministerial staff in performing pastoral ministries.
- To proclaim the gospel to believers and unbelievers.
- To care for church members and other persons in the community.
- To lead the church by example to engage in a fellowship of worship, witness, education, ministry, and lifestyle application.
- To lead the church by example in performing its task.
- To provide regular reports to the Senior Pastor, deacon leadership team, and trustees.
- To possess the same general qualifications required for trustees.
Responsibilities
- Visit hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and funeral homes
- Send out cards, letters, and e-mails (read and respond)
- Make phone calls to current and new members (as needed)
- Assist in baptisms, the Lord's Supper, and Easter worship services
- Get involved in widow and widower ministries
- Be an active member of the team and attending monthly deacon meetings
- Call, visit, and correspond with the team minister
- Work the Parlor the week your team is on duty
- Attend deacons training (or watching videos if training is missed)
- Present the gospel
- Pray and study the Bible
- Pray with the pastor (team meeting and altar)
- Pray for the church members