A deacon has the biblical mandate of being a servant. To be elected to the office of deacon he must be in compliance with the requirements in Acts 6 and 2 Timothy 3.
The duties of a deacon include:
1. To seek the salvation of the lost by a life testimony, sharing of the gospel as occassion arises, and visiting guests of our church.
2. Devote themselves to the spiritual welfare of the members of Fox Valley Baptist Church.
3. Be in regular attendance at the services of Fox Valley Baptist Church.
4. Be in regular attendance at the meetings of the Deacons.
5. To assist the Pastor in the administration of the ordinances.
6. To assist in enlisting members into active service.
7. To ascertain the needs of the members of Fox Valley Baptist Church and to recommend for their relief using the Benevolent Fund as designated in the Church Constitution if needed.
8. To make recommendations to the church on action deemed in the best interest of the church as approved by the majority of the Deacons.
9. To use all proper efforts to reclaim such members that may stop regularly attending and/or living in accordance to God's Word.
10. To be an example of believer's conduct to new Christians in church attendance, service and conduct.
11. To assist the Pastor in the administration of Fox Valley Baptist Church.
12. To assist in church discipline.
13. To regularly contact those on their Deacon Care list for the purpose of determining spiritual or physical needs, encouraging spiritual growth and building relationships within the body.
14. To assist in the visiting of the sick and shut-in for the purpose of encouragement, prayer and spiritual enrichment.
15. To help this church fulfill its mission.
