Deacons at GracePoint
Deacons are modeled in scripture as upright, dignified, self-controlled individuals who serve the body of Christ with integrity. At GracePoint Church, deacons serve by leading teams of church members that meet the various needs of the church. A list of the teams, deacon leaders, and descriptions can be found below.
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 3:8-13 (ESV)
Deacon Led Teams
Safety Team
Led by Paul Lake & Tim Alderman
The Safety Team is responsible for protecting church facilities and personnel from harm by conducting regular safety audits, ensuring team members complete required general and arms training, vetting and recruiting new safety team members from the congregation, and staffing all church activities with appropriate safety personnel. Their main goals are to identify and mitigate safety risks through audits and training, maintain a qualified safety team through recruitment and arms certification, and provide security coverage for all programs requiring it. The team aims to create a safe environment for the church community.
The Safety Team is responsible for protecting church facilities and personnel from harm by conducting regular safety audits, ensuring team members complete required general and arms training, vetting and recruiting new safety team members from the congregation, and staffing all church activities with appropriate safety personnel. Their main goals are to identify and mitigate safety risks through audits and training, maintain a qualified safety team through recruitment and arms certification, and provide security coverage for all programs requiring it. The team aims to create a safe environment for the church community.
Communion & Worship Team
Led by Mike Brown & Ken Griffin
The Communion & Worship Team of GracePoint Church serves the congregation during the weekly Sunday morning worship service. These individuals handle responsibilities such as preparing & serving communion, ushering people to their seats, straightening chairs, executing head counts, and more.
The Communion & Worship Team of GracePoint Church serves the congregation during the weekly Sunday morning worship service. These individuals handle responsibilities such as preparing & serving communion, ushering people to their seats, straightening chairs, executing head counts, and more.
Care Team
Led by Mike Daniel & Greg Samberson
The Care Team provides support for church members dealing with health issues, personal struggles, or practical needs, by offering hospital/home visits, transportation, meals, and financial assistance. The team aims to provide compassionate care and practical help to church members facing difficulties.
The Care Team provides support for church members dealing with health issues, personal struggles, or practical needs, by offering hospital/home visits, transportation, meals, and financial assistance. The team aims to provide compassionate care and practical help to church members facing difficulties.
Facilities Team
Led by Robert Foster
The Facilities Team works with church leadership to maintain the appearance, upkeep, and function of the church facilities by conducting quarterly reviews to identify needed repairs, improvements, or work days; coordinating work days for church volunteers to carry out repairs and improvements; and mobilizing helpers as needed for special events, opportunities, or disasters. Their responsibilities include assessing facility condition, reporting needs, budgeting, planning and leading work days, and organizing helpers to meet various facilities needs as they arise.
The Facilities Team works with church leadership to maintain the appearance, upkeep, and function of the church facilities by conducting quarterly reviews to identify needed repairs, improvements, or work days; coordinating work days for church volunteers to carry out repairs and improvements; and mobilizing helpers as needed for special events, opportunities, or disasters. Their responsibilities include assessing facility condition, reporting needs, budgeting, planning and leading work days, and organizing helpers to meet various facilities needs as they arise.
Prayer Team
Led by David Darr
The prayer team coordinates prayer efforts for the church community, including pre-service prayer for the pastor and services, targeted prayer for upcoming events and needs, and regular prayer for staff, elders, and congregation members. Their responsibilities involve organizing a team to pray with the pastor on Sundays, mobilizing prayer teams to intercede for emphasis events and other needs brought to them, and scheduling regular prayer for staff, leadership, and church members, focusing on items conveyed by the Care Team and others. The prayer team strives to cover the church in prayer through both scheduled prayer times and spontaneous, targeted intercession.
The prayer team coordinates prayer efforts for the church community, including pre-service prayer for the pastor and services, targeted prayer for upcoming events and needs, and regular prayer for staff, elders, and congregation members. Their responsibilities involve organizing a team to pray with the pastor on Sundays, mobilizing prayer teams to intercede for emphasis events and other needs brought to them, and scheduling regular prayer for staff, leadership, and church members, focusing on items conveyed by the Care Team and others. The prayer team strives to cover the church in prayer through both scheduled prayer times and spontaneous, targeted intercession.
Deacons
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Tim Alderman
Chairman of the Deacons
In addition to leading the deacons of GracePoint, Tim oversees the Safety Team.
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Paul Lake
Deacon Team Leader
Paul oversees the Safety Team.
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Mike Brown
Deacon Team Leader
Mike oversees the Communion & Worship Team.
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Ken Griffin
Deacon Team Leader
Ken oversees the Communion & Worship Team.
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Mike Daniel
Deacon Team Leader
Mike oversees the Care Team
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Greg Samberson
Deacon Team Leader
Greg oversees the Care Team.
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Robert Foster
Deacon Team Leader
Robert oversees the Facilities Team.
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Erik Halvorson
Deacon Team Leader
Erik oversees the Facilities Team.
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Mike Daniel
Deacon Team Leader
Mike oversees the Care Team
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Greg Samberson
Deacon Team Leader
Greg oversees the Care Team.
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Robert Foster
Deacon Team Leader
Robert oversees the Facilities Team.
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Erik Halvorson
Deacon Team Leader
Erik oversees the Facilities Team.
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David Darr
Deacon Team Leader
David oversees the Prayer Team.
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Deepak Benjamin
Deacon
Deepak serves as a deacon of GracePoint.
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Steward Hardy
Deacon
Stewart serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.
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Josh Jarmon
Deacon
Josh serves as a deacon of GracePoint.
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David Darr
Deacon Team Leader
David oversees the Prayer Team.
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Deepak Benjamin
Deacon
Deepak serves as a deacon of GracePoint.
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Steward Hardy
Deacon
Stewart serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.
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Josh Jarmon
Deacon
Josh serves as a deacon of GracePoint.
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Ryan McCormick
Deacon
Ryan serves as a deacon on the Facilities Team.
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Jason Montes
Deacon
Jason serves as a deacon on the Safety Team.
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Joe O'Brien
Deacon
Joe serves as a deacon of GracePoint.
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Morris Ownes
Deacon
Morris serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.
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Ryan McCormick
Deacon
Ryan serves as a deacon on the Facilities Team.
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Jason Montes
Deacon
Jason serves as a deacon on the Safety Team.
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Joe O'Brien
Deacon
Joe serves as a deacon of GracePoint.
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Morris Ownes
Deacon
Morris serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.
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Chris Shortino
Deacon
Chris serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.
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Mike Tanner
Deacon
Mike serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.
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Chris Shortino
Deacon
Chris serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.
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Mike Tanner
Deacon
Mike serves as a deacon on the Communion & Worship Team.