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square_2tone_blue_black_border…… DEACON-OF-THE-MONTH
square_2tone_blue_black_border……DEACONS NOW SERVING

………………Tom Lindsay    began sabbatical 2012
………………Brad Mouser
………………Jerry Richardson
………………Aaron Wilkinson
………………David Timberlake
………………Gary Rzsezotarski, Jr..D
………………Bill Moore
………………Nelson Balsinger
………………Randy Groetz
………………Karl Wortman

………………Clarence L. Leyh
………………Robby Snyder

………………William Stockdale

square_2tone_blue_black_border……QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS
square_2tone_blue_black_border……DEACON SELECTION
square_2tone_blue_black_border……DEACON FAMILY MINISTRY
square_2tone_blue_black_border……YOKEFELLOW ……. 

 

square_2tone_blue_black_border DEACONS NOW SERVING

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square_2tone_blue_black_borderWilliam Bill Stockdale


 

Family Married to Elayne Stockdale
Year of Ordination February 14, 1993
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 1991
Testimony Access TESTIMONIES
 
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square_2tone_blue_black_borderThomas Tom Lindsay


 

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Family Married to Janie Lindsay
Year of Ordination 2000
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2004
Testimony Having such a great group of guys to work with!

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square_2tone_blue_black_borderClarence L. Leyh


 

Family Spouse Melissa S.; children Alicia M., Isaac N., Meghan K., Noah A. and Sareh J.
Year of Ordination 2011
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2009
Testimony “Just a sinner saved by grace!” — Clarence Leyh

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square_2tone_blue_black_borderRobby Rob Snyder


 

Family Single with two adult sons and two adult daughters
Year of Ordination 2011
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2009
Testimony Access TESTIMONIES

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square_2tone_blue_black_border Randy Groetz


 

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Family Married to Heather Groetz and they have twin girls, Hayley and Mariah
Year of Ordination 2006
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman Attended Broadman since 1988, baptized at Broadman in 1993, joined Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief team in 2005.
Testimony Click here

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square_2tone_blue_black_border William Bill Moore


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Family Married to Lottie Moore; four grown children: Norm, Charlotte, Gail and Bailey.
Year of Ordination 1965
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 1959
Testimony Click here

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Family Married to Marilyn Wortman
Year of Ordination 2005 at Broadman
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 1996
Testimony Click here

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Family Married to Jeanne Richardson
Year of Ordination March 24, 2004
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2002
Testimony Hospital visits and Communion to the shut-ins has been rewarding, Church growth, baptisms, addition of Yokefellows, help inspire what God’s plan for this church will become.

 

 

 

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Family Wife Sandy and son Christopher.
Year of Ordination 2002 at Broadman
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 1999
Testimony I enjoy being able to help people when they have a need.

 

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Family Married Alberta Balsinger in 1966…3 Children, 10 Grandchildren
Year of Ordination 2005 at Broadman
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2005
Testimony Click here

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square_2tone_blue_black_border Gary Rzsezotarski, Jr.
 

 

Family Leanne and children Myranda, Hannah, Emma Paige and Natalie Horne
Year of Ordination 2011
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2007
Testimony Click here

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Family Annalise Anna Elisabetta and five adult children
Year of Ordination 2011
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2009
Testimony Click here
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Family Liz and children Lauren, Noah and Sydney Grace
Year of Ordination 2011
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman 2006
Testimony  
 

 

 

square_2tone_blue_black_border QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS

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The Deacon Ministry is a ministry of ordained laypersons called out by God to this unique position of service in the local church. Scriptural qualifications are set forth in 1 Timothy 3 and Acts 6. Ordination by this church or by another Southern Baptist Church is required.

Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything. Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”1 Timothy 3:8-13

“In those days, as the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. Then the Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said, “It would not be right for us to give up preaching about God to wait on tables. Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the preaching ministry.” The proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte from Antioch . They had them stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. So the preaching about God flourished, the number of disciples in Jerusalem multiplied greatly and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:1-6

In addition to the Scriptural qualification this local church requires that a deacon:

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Have been an active member for at least one year

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Be at least 18 years of age

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Not be serving in another ordained position

square_2tone_blue_black_border ..Is faithfully attending Church Services and Activities

square_2tone_blue_black_border ..Will be consistent in attendance at deacon meetings

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Be a good steward of time and money

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Be an active witness for Christ in and through the local church and community

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Abide by the Covenant, By-laws and Handbooks of Broadman Baptist Church

square_2tone_blue_black_border DEACON SELECTION

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square_2tone_blue_black_border..The Church Pastor and Deacon Body will determine if a Deacon election is necessary.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..If an election is necessary, the Deacon Body and Church Pastor determine how many Deacons are needed.

square_2tone_blue_black_border ..If an election is necessary, each church member is given the opportunity to nominate a person to be a Deacon candidate.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..The Deacon Body and Church Pastor will review all nominations for qualification. Qualification approval requires the Church pastor and the majority of the deacon body.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..All the qualifying Deacon candidates are contacted to determine if they are willing to serve.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Those who are willing to serve and qualify will be presented to the church for their blessing by a yes or no vote of discernment.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Each person receiving a majority yes vote from the congregation will serve as Deacon.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..If approved by the church, the Deacon candidate will be ordained or, if previously ordained, moved to active status.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Prospective Deacons may be asked to serve twelve months as a Yokefellow, one working beside other Deacons learning about the duties and responsibilities of service as a Deacon. Any Yokefellow-time is useful to help the church determine whether the prospective Deacon should indeed serve. The prospective Deacon may also use Yokefellow-time for personal, prayerful reflection to determine if he should or must serve Jesus as a Deacon of His church.

In early 2010 the following agreed to serve as a Yokefellow.

……….marty-daughertyDaugherty, Martin Marty, — serving alongside (yoked with) Deacon Nelson Balsinger

new-orangeorb ….In November 2011, the following agreed to serve as a Yokefellow.  Jim’s TESTIMONY was added in January 2012.

……….Heran, Jeffery Jeff


……….Ripple, Jim   Access TESTIMONIES

 

 

 

square_2tone_blue_black_border DEACON FAMILY MINISTRY

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The Deacon Family Ministry is intended to be a blessing to the Church and to the Deacons. Those who serve will have a great reward in Heaven. This is a position of humble servanthood to the Church Body.

Deacons are responsible for ministerial support of the pastor, assisting in preparation for the ordinances, visitation of members, serving congregational needs and concerns, church discipline, conflict resolution and oversight of church unity.

The Deacon Family Ministry consists of enough Deacons to accomplish the Ministry. This quantity will be determined by the Church Pastor and/or Deacon Body. The addition of Deacons shall be considered as the church grows, such that a Deacon should not serve more than ten households, unless there is not enough qualified laypersons to be nominated or to serve as a Deacon.

Church members are placed in CARE GROUPS; a Deacon and/or a Yokefellow will serve and minister to each CARE GROUP.

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Click to ENLARGE picture — a 2010 Deacon Dinner

The Deacon Family Ministry will annually elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Baptismal Coordinator, Lord’s Supper Coordinator, Teller Coordinator, Usher, Benevolence coordinator and Greeter Coordinator.

The Deacon Family Ministry administratively functions as shown here.

square_2tone_blue_black_border..Any Deacon reserves the right to take a personal leave of absence.

square_2tone_blue_black_border ..The Church Pastor and/or Deacon Board can place a Deacon on a leave of absence.

square_2tone_blue_black_border ..The Church Pastor and Deacon Body can control the rotation of Deacons on or off as needed to meet the ministry needs of the Church.

square_2tone_blue_black_border ..New members and others of the congregation may be considered for service as a Deacon on an annual basis, based upon needs of the Body of Christ and the qualifications of the new members and others.

 

square_2tone_blue_black_border DEACON OF THE MONTH
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One serving as a Deacon of the Month prays with and for the Pastor before preaching-times, assists at Altar Calls and secures the church buildings at the close of all services.  The one serving is listed on the first day of each month of the Broadman CALENDAR.
 

 

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One serving as a Deacon of the Month prays with and for the Pastor before preaching-times, assists at Altar Calls and secures the church buildings at the close of all services.  
jan-2010 Tom Lindsay
feb-2010 Brad Mouser
mar-2010 Gerry Richardson
apr-2010 Kevin Bright
may-2010 Dave Lape
jun-2010 Bill Moore
jul-2010 Nelson Balsinger
aug-2010 Randy Groetz
sep-2010 Karl Wortman
oct-2010 Tom Lindsay
nov-2010 Brad Mouser
dec-2010 Gerry Richardson