Mark is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where his family has worshipped for 31 years. He was a volunteer superintendent of the Church School at Westminister for over four years before he took the job at Westwood. All ministry in the Church is a gift of Jesus Christ. One responsibility of membership in the Church is the election of officers who are ordained to fulfill particular functions. The existence of these offices in no way diminishes the importance of the commitment of all members to the total ministry of the Church.
Ordained officers differ from other members in function only.
The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. They shall assume such other duties as may be delegated to them from time to time by the session. Deacons may be appointed by governing bodies to serve on committees or as trustees. The session may select and appoint other members of the congregation to assist the deacons in their ministry of compassion.