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

Must evidence qualities of character in Acts 6:1-7 and 1 Timothy 3:1-8. Must be a Church Member in good standing.

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

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