The Deacon's Ministry at Friendship is to
- Be a watchful guardian of the spiritual purity and good order of the Church.
- Oversee the tables of the church (table of the poor, the church and the pastor).
- Have charge of seeing after the sick and needy members.
- Be armor bearers for the pastor and help him with his temporal and administrative responsibilities.
- Act as counselor and assistant to the pastor in advancing the general interest of the body.
- Be steadfast in our spiritual walk.
- Lead the congregation by precept and example.
- In the absence of the Pastor or Pastor's delegate, take responsibility to conduct the meetings of the church.
"Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation,
full of the spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty." Acts 6:3