The biblical role of a deacon in the church functions to tend to the physical and logistical needs of the local body.
This kind of service carried out by deacons is a witness to the mercy and kindness of Christ, and provides a vital means of practical care in the church. By meeting important needs within the body, deacons allow for the elders to steward the bulk of their time toward preaching, teaching and prayer. This principle is discernable from Acts 6:1-6 where seven men were selected to help meet the felt needs of the community so that pastors could be more focused on soul care (word and prayer).
At Roots Community Church, the responsibility of a deacon could include but is not limited to: all types of benevolence, event planning, administration, resource distribution, meal train coordination, facility care, hospitality, communication, parking, and helping to facilitate member connection.
Those who serve as deacons at Roots Community Church exemplify and embody the characteristics and qualifications required for this biblical office. Deacons are members of Roots Church who are full of integrity with a firm understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet the qualifications for the office of deacon detailed 1 Timothy 3:8-13.