Deacon Nominations

Bethesda Baptist Church annually accepts deacon nominations from our congregation. If approved, a deacon will serve a 3-year term. Nominations must be submitted by October 26, 2025.

Deacons whose term expires this year and are eligible for nomination:
Danny Lee, Rick Riggsbee, and Donnie Woodall

Deacons whose term expires this year and are not eligible for nomination:
Not applicable for 2025

Deacons whose term does not expire this year:
Talmage Layton and Tony Wilborn

Deacon Qualifications

Scripture

1 Timothy 3:8-13 “Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 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.”

CONSTITUTION & BY LAWS

EXCERPT SECTION III DEACONS:
"The second ministerial office mentioned in the Word of God is the office of the Deacon, which in the New Testament is a servant-leader charged with the function of giving care to those in need. These servant-leaders liberated the apostles from direct oversight of pastoral ministries in order that they might be freed up to teach, pray and, lead. These men shall serve in the primary care-giving in the Church."

Deacon Nomination Form

I have prayed concerning the nomination of the men that God would have serving our body as Deacons. I have asked the name submitted if he was willing to be nominated and he said yes. In following God’s leadership, I nominate: