2021 DEACON INDUCTION PROCESS
Phase 1
Candidates Picked
June - July
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, after being agreed upon by current deacons at the end of July, 2021.
Phase 1 ends with a
"Get To Know You" meal and prayer time
6:30PM Monday, August 9
Phase 2A
Leadership Course
Begins 6:30 Sunday, August 15
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
Sunday, August 15
Our Simple Strategy
Sunday, August 22
The Imperative of the Gospel
MONDAY, AUGUST 30
(WEIRD DAY, DUE TO NIGHT OF WORSHIP)
The Joshua Problem
Sunday, September 12
Leadership Keystones
Sunday, September 19
The Role of the Deacon
Sunday, September 26
The Lifegroup Priority
Sunday, October 3
Phase 2B
Personal Interviews
September
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
September
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 Friday, October 8
Phase 3
Installation of New Deacons
Sunday, October 10
Both Services
We will introduce new deacons, and pray for church leadership during the Sunday morning services.