Elders
The one supreme authority for the church is Christ and church leadership, gifts, order, discipline, and worship are all appointed through His sovereignty as found in the Scriptures.
➝ GCD Constitution [ Article VIII ]
➝ Doctrinal Statement
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Elder Qualifications
The Biblically designated officers serving under Christ and over the assembly are elders, also called bishops, pastors, and pastor-teachers (Acts 20:28; Ephesians 4:11); and deacons, both of whom must meet Biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-5).
*No specific responsibilities or privileges come with the Emeritus title; it simply reflects a job well done in the office of Elder over an extended season to the praise of God's glory.
Deacons
The Deacons shall consist of Grace Church members possessing the qualifications described in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. They shall be servants to the Church as they assist the Elders in the ministry of service to the Church body.
➝ GCD Constitution [ Article XI ]
➝ Doctrinal Statement
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Qualifications for Deacons
The Biblically designated officers serving under Christ and over the assembly are elders, also called bishops, pastors, and pastor-teachers (Acts 20:28; Ephesians 4:11); and deacons, both of whom must meet Biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-5).
Pastoral Staff
For some larger ministries, the Elders have determined that it is necessary for the shepherding and oversight of that ministry to be done by a full-time pastoral staff member. The Elders have searched for biblically qualified and gifted men to fill these roles. All staff members are required to fulfill the qualities of a Deacon as expressed in I Timothy 3:8- 13 and be actively involved members of Grace Church of Dupage.
Ministry & Support Staff
Committed members, ready to serve and facilitate ministry in the life of the body here at Grace Church of DuPage. All staff members are required to fulfill the qualities of a Deacon (or Deaconess) as expressed in I Timothy 3:8- 13 and be actively involved members of Grace Church of Dupage.