The work of deacons and deaconesses is multi-faceted. Here are a few examples of the main roles they perform in the local church or congregation:
Visiting church members in their homes
Reclaiming missing members and backsliders
Supporting and helping the sick, the elderly, the disabled, and the bereaved
Caring for and relieving the poor and aiding the unfortunate
Caring for and maintaining the church property
Teaching God’s Word when situations demand it
Serving the church in a variety of areas: the worship service, Sabbath School, the Communion service, baptismal ceremonies, funerals, and other church functions