On Sunday, we installed the first deacons of Austin City Life, 5 months after they completed training! We introduced our deacons as lead servants who have demonstrated a commitment to the character, theology, and service of deacon. It was a sweet time to reflect on the gospel growth in our church and to celebrate our deacons commitment.
As I introduced each person, I asked them the following question: “Do you pledge, by God’s grace, to serve this church with the character, faith, and service fitting of a deacon? If so, say ‘I do’”. This question simultaneously calls each person to sober commitment and to God’s all-sufficient grace in serving the church. I am thrilled to have such fine deacons dedicated to the good of our church, the good of the city, and the glory of God! Here is our list of deacons.
- Haydn Schwedland
- Tiffany Schwedland
- David & Faye Cummings
- Luke Dodson
- Miranda Dodson
- Geoff Whitmore
- Jordan Whitmore
- Nate Navarro
- Megan Dodson
- Steve Cota
- Robie Dodson
Please pray for them. They are carrying a lot of responsibility. Here are the Deacon Resources we used and developed along the way. The newest contribution is the manuscript and outline of what I said during the installment.