SBCC Deacons Ministry

Appointed to Serve Congregational Care at South Bay Community Church

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Do You Know Your Deacon?

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John Bautista

Care Unit: Oakland/San Leandro/San Lorenzo

*Co-Deacon Chair

Cleo O’Guinn

Care Unit: Hayward

Jennifer Dickinson

Care Unit: San Jose

Loretta Brantley

Care Unit: Fremont South

Trina Davis

Care Unit: Tri Valley

Janine Kinsey

Care Unit: Newark

*Co-Deacon Chair

Greg Pierce

Care Unit: Fremont South

Verna Schroeder

Care Unit: Fremont North

WHAT IS A DEACON?

At South Bay, a deacon is someone who accepts a ministry call of service and care based on the biblical model established in Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3. Based on this model and criteria, South Bay men and women are recommended, presented and ratified by the congregation to serve in this capacity.
WHAT IS THE MISSION?

Our mission is to provide care for South Bay Community Church members on their spiritual journey through prayer, encouragement, and general support, as well as support during a crisis.
WHAT DO DEACONS DO?
Deacons serve by:
  • Caring for a specific SBCC Care Unit (SBCC members in a geographical area)
  • Communicating with Care Unit members regularly
  • Praying for and offering practical guidance and support to our members, as needed
  • Providing spiritual care/discipleship
  • Responding to member emergency needs
  • Serving in partnership with the Elders, as part of church leadership
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    WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY DEACON?

    Your deacon can care for you in many ways such as:

    • Sixty Day Check-ins, which may include:
      • Phone calls, Texts, Emails, Cards, Face to Face Engagements
    • Support in times of crisis/bereavement
    • Guidance for benevolence requests
    • Visitation and Communion for Sick/Shut-in Connection Support for Classes, Small Groups and Ministries
    HOW DO I CONTACT MY DEACON?

    Every South Bay member is assigned to a Care Unit based on their geographical area, and each Care Unit is assigned to a deacon. (See Care Units by zip code.)

    To contact your deacon, you can find their number in the Church Directory or reach them online via a City message.

    WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT MY DEACON?

    2 Way communication is best, so feel free
    to contact us anytime. This includes:

    • Praise reports & celebrations
    • Prayer support
    • Major crisis (Loss of a job, death of a family member, an extended illness
    • Anything you wish to share