Deacon Installment

Posted on June 2, 2009

On Sunday, we installed the first deacons of Austin City Life, 5 months after they completed training! Church planting! We introduced them as lead servants in our church 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 simulateously called 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 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. Hope it helps.

Deacon Installment

Posted on June 2, 2009

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.

Jon Tyson on The Gospel

Posted on June 1, 2009

Jon Tyson offers a helpful article on The Gospel and…the hedonist, religionist, poor and marginalized, immigrant, secular humanist, struggling artist.