Here to Serve You
Our deacons are a team of men who take the care of you and your family very personally . Whether through hospital visitation, calls and cards of encouragement, or service to the church, the Deacons of Union Baptist Church are always ready to help in your time of need.
To request a deacon visit for yourself or a family member, email us at Office@DiscoverUnion.org or call 865.687.4500.
Our Deacons
The mission of our church compels us to actively minister to others and connect them to Jesus Christ. Our deacons, a pastoral care ministry of our church, are the hands and feet of Union Baptist who serve our members and reach out to our community.
Deacons are to serve the church, in accordance with the standards outlined in Acts 6:1-7 and 1 Timothy 3.
Qualifications
- To model a Christian lifestyle and commitment that is worthy of emulation by other church members.
- To participate in the life of the church with a goal of ministry and service to its members.
- To be of good reputation and be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.
- To serve with the Senior Pastor and ministerial staff in performing pastoral ministries.
- To proclaim the gospel to believers and unbelievers.
- To care for church members and other persons in the community.
- To lead the church by example to engage in a fellowship of worship, witness, education, ministry, and lifestyle application.
- To lead the church by example in performing its task.
- To provide regular reports to the Senior Pastor and deacon leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Visit hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and funeral homes
- Send out cards, letters, and e-mails (read and respond)
- Make phone calls to current and new members (as needed)
- Assist in baptisms and the Lord’s Supper.
- Be an active member of the team and attending monthly deacon meetings
- Attend deacons training (or watching videos if training is missed)
- Present the gospel
- Pray and study the Bible
- Pray with the pastor (team meeting and altar)
- Pray for the church members
