Reisterstown Baptist Church
25 E. Chestnut Hill Lane - Reisterstown, MD  21136
Feel free to call anytime: (410) 833-0149
Who are the Deacons?


The Biblical account is quite clear on the founding of the deaconship and nowhere does Scripture repeal
the original purpose:
“Now about this time, when the number of the disciples was greatly increasing, complaint was made by the
Hellenists (the Greek-speaking Jews) against the [native] Hebrews because their widows were being
overlooked and neglected in the daily distribution of relief. So the Twelve [apostles] convened the multitude
of the disciples and said, ‘It is not seemly or desirable or right that we should have to give up or neglect
[preaching] the Word of God in order to attend to serving at tables and superintending the distribution of
food. Therefore select out from among yourselves, brethren, seven men of good and attested character
and repute, full of the [Holy] Spirit and wisdom, whom we may assign to look after this business and duty.’”
Acts 6:1-3 (Amplified)

The Office of Deacon Was Established to Free the Apostles (who functioned as the first pastors) to Pray
and to Prepare to Minister the Word

The Apostles, in dealing with the benevolence ministry problem at the Jerusalem church, told the
congregation that, "It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore,
brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom
we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the
word." Acts 6:2-4 (NKJV)

The Deacon Ministry at Reisterstown Baptist is coordinated through Family Clusters. It is a plan through
which the deacons help in ministering to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each church
member and family. Each Reisterstown Baptist family/individual has a deacon assigned to them. The
assigned deacon will minister to each member of the church throughout the year.