Based on Ministering as a Deacon, Allen Elder

As Men:

• Get the Who we are, before the What we do. Being before doing.
• Invest our lives for Kingdom work making an impact by making disciples.
• Men of devotion, devoted to God in Relationship, Prayer, Bible study.

As Models:

• Be a living example to follow. Models for the Great Commission
• A model of Love, Care, Compassion, Evangelism, Disciple-Making.

As Ministers:

• The Deacon walks with God and is worthy to watch & follow.
• Work beside the pastor to mentor, mobilize, multiply the congregation.

As Managers:

• Deacons are ministers of Christ, Stewards of the mysteries of God.
• Together with pastor lead people to line up with God’s Great Commission

As Messengers:

• Message: Become a fully devoted follower of Christ.
• Be led by the Holy Spirit and allow Him to work freely.

As Missionaries:

• Take the good news of salvation to the neighborhoods and the nations.
• Preach Jesus. Meet physical needs to share & show Christ.

As Mentors:

• Be out front leading the way for others. Pacesetting.
• Be a disciple-maker, mentoring, apply the “with him” principle.

As Multipliers:

• With the Pastor lead the church in ministry to multiply disciples for Christ.
• Cast vision beyond the present.
• Be intentional & strategic in multiplication.

As Motivators:

• Motivators in our homes.
• Motivators to hear God’s voice in His Word.
• Motivators to talk with God in prayer.

As Mobilizers:

• The Deacon has come to serve.
• Lead others from being served to serving.
• Mobilize others for ministry.