# 03 — Deacon *Mayflower Church Position Description | **03 — Deacon*** *Governance Position* ## Role Summary
**Purpose**Oversee the service-related ministries of the Church, providing compassionate care and practical assistance to the congregation.
**Accountable To**Board of Elders (all boards accountable to Elders) and Congregation
**Term of Service**3 years; 3-6 members; monthly meetings; Chair, Secretary, Treasurer structure
**Selection Process**Nominated by Nominating Team, elected by Church Members
**Time Commitment**8-12 hours/month
## Qualifications Must evidence qualities of character in Acts 6:1-7 and 1 Timothy 3:1-8. Must be a Church Member in good standing. ## Key Responsibilities - Oversee the service-related ministries of the Church and Teams established to assist in those related ministries, including but not limited to Sanctuary Preparation, Children's, Nursery, and Hospitality - Coordinate compassionate Member care, providing food, physical assistance, and other services to those in need - Receive and distribute the Diaconate Fund in confidentiality and other budget items or funds intended to support service-related ministries; the Chair approves all expenditures proposed by the Deacons' Treasurer - The Diaconate Treasurer will prepare a financial report of monies received and disbursed from the Diaconate Fund and Missions Fund for the annual meeting; the report will be audited by a current or former Member of the diaconate - Oversee the Adams Benevolent Fund: acknowledge all gifts, administer the disbursing of funds, keep a record of those remembered and the donors, prepare an annual report, maintaining confidentiality ## Training & Support Deacon training, mercy ministry resources, benevolence fund administration --- *A signed acknowledgment is required when a member accepts this role.* *The source .docx (including signature block) is attached to this page.* *Position Descriptions | Mayflower Church | April 2026*