Diaconate Ministry Mission: The Deacons and Deaconesses form the Diaconate Ministry and assist the pastor in spiritual and administrative affairs of the church.  The Diaconate Ministry helps to free the pastor from the tasks not requiring special training, thus permitting pastoral time for graver responsibilities. The appointed tasks include: Preparing for and distributing the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper (Deacons only); assisting in the ordinance of baptism; overseeing the various ministries within the church.