DEACONS

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DEACONS NOW SERVING

Thomas Tom Lindsay

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!

Clarence 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

Robby 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

Randy Groetz

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

William Bill Moore

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

Karl Wortman

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

Gerald Jerry Richardson

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.

Bradley Brad Mouser

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.

Nelson Balsinger

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

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

 

David Dave Timberlake

Family	Annalise Anna Elisabetta and five adult children
Year of Ordination	2011
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman	2009
Testimony	Click here

Aaron Wilkinson

Family	Liz and children Lauren, Noah and Sydney Grace
Year of Ordination	2011
Year Service/Worship began at Broadman	2006
Testimony

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS

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:

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

..Be at least 18 years of age

..Not be serving in another ordained position

..Is faithfully attending Church Services and Activities

..Will be consistent in attendance at deacon meetings

..Be a good steward of time and money

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

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

DEACON SELECTION

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

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

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

..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.

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

..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.

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

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

..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.

……….…Daugherty, Martin Marty, — serving alongside (yoked with) Deacon Nelson Balsinger

….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

 

 

 

DEACON FAMILY MINISTRY

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.

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

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

..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.

..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.

 

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