Deacons
The office of deacon is the second ministerial office mentioned in Scripture, after the office of pastor. In the New Testament, a deacon was a servant-leader charged with giving care to those in need, freeing the pastors from direct oversight of ministries in order that they might be freed up to teach, pray, and lead. Deacons at Richland Creek have fulfilled and will continue to fulfill the same role of assisting the pastors and serving in caregiving for our church.
Thank you for your participation in the deacon nomination process. Deacons and elders are currently reviewing all submitted nominations and appreciate the prayerful consideration our church family has given to this important step. They will share additional information when the nominations are ready for churchwide consideration.
Current Deacons
Pictured below are the currently serving Deacons of Richland Creek with their wives.
Inactive Deacons
- Bill Cramer
- Alan Henry
- Clay Sturgeon
Office of Deacon Information & FAQ
Who are the men currently serving as Deacons?
Please scroll along this page to see pictures of the currently serving Deacons along with a list of currently inactive deacons.
If I am nominated and selected to serve, when will I be contacted?
The Deacon Selection Committee will contact men who have been nominated by the church body and eligible to serve no later than March 15th.
Can a woman to be a deacon?
Currently, our constitution and by-laws restrict the office of deacon to qualified men.
How long do Deacons serve?
A deacon shall remain in active status if the deacon annually indicates a desire and commitment to serve, is a member in good standing, regularly attends the monthly deacons' meetings, and participates in the ministries of the deacon body.
After church member nominations, what is the process for selecting who will serve as deacons?
A Deacon Selection Committee will receive nominations from church members, after which all nominees will be evaluated by current deacons and the Elder Body for eligibility to serve. Those eligible to serve will be asked to review the qualifications and expectations of a deacon and complete an application.
The remaining nominees who complete the application will be interviewed by pastors and/or deacons. After interviews, the final candidates will be presented to the church body for a vote by church members. New deacons will then be ordained (if necessary) and installed into the deacon body.
What are the responsibilities and expectations of a deacon?
Responsibilities include:
• Promoting unity within the church body
• Supporting the pastors and staff
• Modeling the behavior of what it means to be a faithful member of Richland Creek
• Demonstrating a consistent commitment to stewardship
• Caring for church members and others in the community
• Encouraging and strengthening new converts and the spiritually weak
• Ministering the gospel to believers and unbelievers
• Modeling the behavior of Christ to the world outside of Richland Creek – to family, to business, and to the community
Expectations include:
• Attend weekly worship service
• Be an active member of a Life Group
• Be actively engaged in other church activities (e.g., Vacation Bible School, prayer meetings, conferences)
• Participate in a Deacon Care Group
• Attend deacon meetings
• Participate in church family meetings
• Regularly serve In one or more Deacon Service Groups
What are the qualifications of a Deacon?
Qualification for men to serve as a Deacon are found in 1 Timothy 3:8-12. Among other things, these are men who possess a clear testimony of salvation by grace through faith in Christ and have demonstrated a consistent walk with Jesus over the course of several years.
Additionally, they must have a reputation as an example of Christlikeness in all his spheres of influence: Family, church and workplace.
Does a deacon have to be a church member?
Yes, the Richland Creek constitution and by-laws require that deacons be current members of the church.