2023 DEACON INDUCTION PROCESS

Phase 1

Candidates Picked

August - November

Candidates demonstrate a lifestyle of "loving God, loving others, and making disciples," and show a high capacity to serve in a greater position.

New candidates are invited into the process, ONLY after being agreed upon by current deacons at the end of October, 2022.

Phase 1 ends with a
"Get To Know You" dinner and prayer time
6:30PM December 6, 2022

DINNER & PRAYER

6:30 Tuesday, December 6

at The Orchard Church

This will be a great time to talk together, ask and answer questions, go over basic Deacon definitions and Biblical qualifications. We will go into way more detail in the upcoming January leadership development course. For now, we're just excited about new candidates starting the process!

Catering by:

Phase 2A

Leadership Course

Begins 6:30 Tuesday, January 10

Current deacons and candidates attend our custom leader development course, taught by Pastor Steve and other elders. While this material is primarily for new deacon candidates, it is GOOD STUFF, and applicable in everyone's lives.

The Law of the Lid
6:30 Tuesday, January 10

Our Simple Strategy
6:30 Tuesday, January 17

The Imperative of the Gospel
6:30 Tuesday, January 24

The Joshua Problem
6:30 Tuesday, January 31

Leadership Keystones
6:30 Tuesday, February 7

The Role of the Deacon
6:30 Tuesday, February 14 (maybe)

The Lifegroup Priority
6:30 Tuesday, February 21

Phase 2B

Personal Interviews

January - February

These interviews are assigned by the chairman of deacons, conducted by elders with new deacon candidates.
These are casual and informal meetings for the purpose of hearing testimonies, discovering gifting, and exploring calling on each new candidates life.

Phase 2C

Follow-Alongs

February

New deacon candidates have the chance to follow along on Sundays and during lifegroups to see how current deacons perform their role. This is a great mentoring opportunity for candidates in a wide range of ministry activities.

Phase 2 ends with a
Deacon Prayer Dinner
6:30PM Tuesday, March 7

Phase 3

Installation of New Deacons

Sunday, March 12
Both Services

We will introduce new deacons, and pray for church leadership during the Sunday morning services.