Body of Deacons – Grace Baptist Church, Amakom

The Body of Deacons at Grace Baptist Church, Amakom plays a vital role in the life of our congregation. Through faithful service, compassionate care, and servant-leadership, our deacons support the spiritual health of the church, ensure practical needs are met, and help further our mission of gospel outreach and community love.

What Do Our Deacons Do?

• Pastoral Support & Care: The deacons assist our pastoral staff by offering prayer, counsel, and personal care to members—especially the sick, elderly, bereaved, and those going through difficult times.

• Practical Service & Stewardship: Deacons coordinate ministries of mercy, ensuring that resources—material, spiritual, or emotional—are shared with those in need; oversee benevolence, outreach, and support programs.

• Service in Worship & Church Life: They help facilitate worship services, assist in communion and ordinances, support church administration, and serve wherever needed to build unity and order.

• Fostering Community & Fellowship: By promoting fellowship, accountability, and mutual support among church members, deacons help nurture a loving, caring, spiritually healthy church family.

Our Commitment

Members of the Body of Deacons commit themselves to:

• Live with integrity, humility, and godly character

• Serve quietly and diligently, putting others’ needs ahead of their own

• Uphold biblical teaching and the values of the church in their lives and ministry

• Pray regularly for church members, leaders, and the broader community

• Be accessible and approachable — ready to walk with members in times of joy or need

Leadership & Accountability

The Body of Deacons serves under the spiritual oversight of the pastoral leadership. They meet regularly to plan for outreach and care ministries, and ensure that all service is carried out in love, transparency, and according to biblical principles.

Grace Baptist Church, Amakom Church Council

The Church Council is the primary decision-making and administrative leadership body of Grace Baptist Church, Amakom. Committed to prayerfully guiding the church’s mission and ensuring excellence in ministry, the Council provides direction, oversight, and coordination for all church activities, programs, and departments.

 

Leadership Structure

Senior Pastor – Chair of the Council

The Church Council is chaired by the Senior Pastor, who provides spiritual leadership, vision, and pastoral oversight. As the shepherd of the congregation, the Senior Pastor ensures that all decisions and ministry plans align with the Scriptures and the mission of the church.

 

Committee Heads & Auxiliary Presidents

The Council is composed of all committee heads and auxiliary presidents, who represent the various ministries within the church. Together, they collaborate to plan programs, assess ministry needs, and drive the growth and health of the church.

These include leaders of departments such as:

• Discipleship & Christian Education
• Evangelism & Missions
• Music & Worship
• Youth and Children’s Ministry
• Men’s and Women’s Fellowships
• Welfare, Ushering, Media, and more

This inclusive leadership structure ensures that every ministry has a voice at the decision-making table.

Church Administrator & Senior Accountant

The Church Administrator and Senior Accountant play vital supporting roles in the Council.

• The Administrator ensures smooth coordination, communication, and implementation of council decisions.
• The Senior Accountant provides financial guidance, transparency, and accountability for all church resources.

Together, they help maintain effective operations, proper stewardship, and orderly management of church affairs.

Role and Purpose of the Church Council

The Church Council exists to:

• Shape the vision and strategic direction of the church
• Make key decisions on ministries, programs, and operations
• Coordinate all church departments and auxiliaries
• Ensure effective stewardship of resources, finances, and church assets
• Promote unity, collaboration, and accountability within the church leadership
• Support the pastoral team in advancing the mission of the church
• Respond to the needs of members and the community through informed, prayerful leadership

The Council meets regularly to review ministry progress, address challenges, and seek God’s guidance in all matters.

Committed to God’s Work

The Church Council of Grace Baptist Church, Amakom remains dedicated to leading with integrity, wisdom, and the fear of God. Through its service, the Council ensures that the church continues to grow spiritually, serve compassionately, and shine brightly in the community.