"And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed."
Acts 14:23
Elder & Deacon Appointments Explained
Deacon Appointment Update: Zack Quinn has been nominated for appointment as a deacon. The elder council welcomes the congregation’s feedback until Sun Feb 2.
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In the New Testament, we see that appointing elders within the church is crucial for maintaining doctrinal integrity, pastoral care, and church governance. We also see that appointing deacons within the church is crucial for aiding the elders in pastoral and practical care.
Elders are charged with the overall spiritual oversight and leadership of the congregation, ensuring adherence to Scripture and pastoral support. Deacons, at the charge of the elders, focus on serving the practical needs of the church body and mobilizing and activating the members of the body into service, reflecting Christ's service.
Both roles stem from a biblical mandate to equip and shepherd the church faithfully, ensuring her health, unity, and mission in the world.
At Trinity Grace, we believe that the Bible reserves eldership for qualified males and being a deacon for qualified males and females. Seasonally and as need arises, our church appoints elders and/or deacons.
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In the New Testament, we see that appointing elders within the church is crucial for maintaining doctrinal integrity, pastoral care, and church governance. We also see that appointing deacons within the church is crucial for aiding the elders in pastoral and practical care.
Elders are charged with the overall spiritual oversight and leadership of the congregation, ensuring adherence to Scripture and pastoral support. Deacons, at the charge of the elders, focus on serving the practical needs of the church body and mobilizing and activating the members of the body into service, reflecting Christ's service.
Both roles stem from a biblical mandate to equip and shepherd the church faithfully, ensuring her health, unity, and mission in the world.
At Trinity Grace, we believe that the Bible reserves eldership for qualified males and being a deacon for qualified males and females. Seasonally and as need arises, our church appoints elders and/or deacons.
Elder & Deacon Qualifications
To read Scriptures on the qualifications, role and responsibility of elders, see:
To read an article explaining elders, click here.
To read Scriptures on descriptions and qualifications of deacons, see:
To read articles explaining deacons, see:
- 1 Timothy 3:1-7
- 1 Timothy 5:17
- Titus 1:5-9
- Acts 20:17-38
- 1 Peter 5:1-4
- James 5:14
To read an article explaining elders, click here.
To read Scriptures on descriptions and qualifications of deacons, see:
- 1 Timothy 3:8-13
- Romans 16:1-2
- Acts 6:1-7
To read articles explaining deacons, see:
Appointment Process
Seasonally, the elder council invites the congregation:
Timeline:
- to meditate on the qualifications for (elders and) deacons,
- to prayerfully submit any feedback by filling out the form below or by e-mailing elders@trinitygrace.ca, and
- to pray for the process.
Timeline:
- Step 1: Sun Jan 12: Announce the potential appointment of Zack Quinn as a deacon.
- Step 2: Sun Jan 12 to Sun Feb 2: Invitation to the congregation for feedback (elders@trinitygrace.ca) as per Scripture’s requirement for candidates to be of good repute.
- Step 3: Sun Feb 16: After due process and examination by the elder council, announce confirmation of elder and deacon appointments.
- Step 4: Sun Feb 23: Deacon appointment during Sunday worship.