How to Be a Church Deacon

Most deacons at your church are usually someone you can look up to, help out in your church where needed, and is a simple but rewarding position to have. Being a deacon comes with a few responsibilities, but the size of your church probably depends on how big those responsibilities will be also.

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Step1

Before church service begins, greet those who walk into church and hand out bullets. Close the doors once service has begun. You may also have to ring the church bell 15 minutes before church service begins, and then usually after church service has begun too.

Step2

Help set out communion on Communion Sundays. Set up the communion table and props as explained by your minister.

Step3

Begin or end with prayer at all of your deacon meetings. A different deacon may be selected to do so at each session. Continue reading about How to Be a Church Deacon...