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Each church congregation is autonomous and makes that determination themselves. The Bible says that a deacon should be monogamous. To some congregations this means yes a deacon must be married. To many it means to be and never divorced and remarried and to some it means married to one wife at a time. It goes interpretation. If you read the scripture during the time of Paul you can see that there was polygamy at his time and there is a modern interpretation many one wife at a time. this would me digamous' could be deacons.
What else can I help you with?
Who appoints deacons of missionary Baptist churches?
The Pastor.
How many offices in the Baptist church?
Pastor & Deacons.
Can women in the united baptist faith become pastors or deacons?
No, there are no women deacons in a Baptist church, deacons must be the husband of one wife.1 Timothy 3:12 (KJV) Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
When did Catholic priests get licensed to perform marriages?
Catholic priests have always had the authority to perform marriages but I am assuming they are licensed to perform marriages when they are ordained. Marriage, or matrimony, is one of the Seven Sacraments of the Church. Also, Catholic priests do not perform marriages but they actually witness them.
Are deacons are the only one that supposed to be at deacons meetings?
In deacons' meetings non-deacons can be there. The visitors should be allowed to speak if it is moved, seconded and voted on by the deacons. They should not be allowed to vote on decisions if it is not address in the constitution and by laws of the church. Robert's Rules of Order came to be from the baptist church so they should be followed when making binding decisions.
Who can perform marriages in Michigan?
anyone can
Can a mayor refuse to perform a same-sex marriage in New York state?
A mayor is not required to perform marriages in New York State. However, if he does choose to perform marriages, he may not discriminate against same-sex couples. If a mayor does not wish to perform same-sex marriages, then he must stop performing any marriages.
What is the salary of a deacon in the Baptist church?
Most deacons do not get paid, they are volunteers. However, if they are full time and in special circumstances they receive an average salary of around 40,000 dollars a year. Sometimes they receive free room and board.
Who should be baptism?
According to the Catholic Catechism, bishops, priests and deacons can perform baptisms. In extraordinary circumstances, however, anyone can perform a baptism. See http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2.htm#1256
Can a notary public perform marriages in Colorado?
no
Are bylaws written by the pastor only?
I'm Baptist. In our church, deacons write the bylaws along with the pastor. If for some reason the pastor disagrees then they have a discussion over the matter. then the church as a whole can vote on it in a business meeting. In an independent baptist church the pastor can override any or all deacons if he believes it is following God's will for the church. In a southern baptist church the pastor pretty much has no say over the deacons. He can however put in a "vote" to have deacons removed if he believes they are not follwing the will of God. Bylaws do not change often because they are a huge hassle and it does not really need to be changed often because it should be really close to the Word of God.
What is the relationship of the deacon to the pastor?
The Deacon is usually the right hand of the pastor. In the absence of the pastor the chairman of the Deacon Board or ministry is in charge. If the church is for any reason without a pastor the deacon(s) are in charge. That is spiritually, financially, and will give counsel when necessary. In many traditional baptist churches the deacons pretty much run everything, this often includes the Pastor, as he answers to the Deacons. The deacons in the baptist church are the only other ordained ministry other than the pastor. Therefore the relation of the Deacons and Pastor are usually very close.
