Ministries

Deacon Ray Scroggins

Ray Scroggins

Deacon — Duties & Responsibilities

The Deacons Ministry cooperates with the Senior Pastor, Elders, and church leadership in promoting the spiritual growth, unity, and welfare of Cedar Grove Christian Church. Deacons serve the congregation through worship, fellowship, compassion, and dedicated Christian service.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Greet and welcome members, visitors, and worshippers.

  • Assist in maintaining an orderly, welcoming, and respectful worship environment.

  • Prepare and distribute the Lord’s Supper (Communion).

  • Assist with the blessing, collection, and presentation of offerings as assigned.

  • Support stewardship efforts, financial canvasses, and approved church fundraising activities.

  • Minister to members and families during times of sickness, hospitalization, bereavement, hardship, and other needs.

  • Assist candidates in preparing for baptism.

  • Assist with baptisms, funerals, special worship services, and other church programs as needed.

  • Participate in visitation and congregational care when appropriate.

  • Support the Senior Pastor, Elders, and church leadership in carrying out the mission and ministry of the church.

  • Work cooperatively with fellow Deacons and other church ministries.

  • Demonstrate faithfulness, humility, confidentiality, compassion, dependability, and a servant’s heart.

  • Perform other duties assigned in accordance with the established practices of Cedar Grove Christian Church.

     

    Purpose

    Through service as both a Deacon, this individual helps care for God’s people and God’s house.

    The Deacon role provides spiritual and practical service to the congregation.

    The responsibilities demonstrate that every area of service contributes to the continued growth, welfare, and mission of Cedar Grove Christian Church.

    Scripture

    “For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
    — 1 Timothy 3:13 (KJV)