Deaconess Ministry

The mission of the Deaconess Ministry is to meet the needs of the Rock Star Baptist Church, under the spiritual guidance of its Pastor and the Deacons by promoting the spiritual growth in the church.

1 Timothy 8:11 says "Even so must their wives be grave, not slanders, sober, faithful in all things."

The purpose of the Deaconess Ministry is to care for and assist the needs of the overall congregation whether it is caring for the sick / shut-in or assisting other members in need. They are responsible for the preparation and setting up Holy Communion on the second Sunday of each month. The Deaconess should instruct all female baptismal candidates as to what they are suppose to wear and assist them during and after the baptism period.

Deaconess should possess the following qualities:

1. She must be a follower of Christ also Christ-like, so much that her life will be outstanding and praised by all whom she comes in contact with.
2. She should be a serious minded person, well balanced and one who knows the value of spiritual things, she should be grave, not slanderers, temperate and faithful in all things.
3. She must be familiar with all of the church laws and the doctrines of the church. She should also know the policies and practices of the church so that all of the officers can work in peace and harmony.
4. She should not be a slanderer or given to gossip, she should take part in the entire program of the church.
5. She should support the Pastor and the vision of the ministry.