Oversight & Staff (Page 2)

Baptists do not draw a distinction between “Clergy” and “Laity”. This means that there is not the division of roles that may often be seen in other denominations between the minister and the congregation. A Baptist pastor is one among equals and can best be regarded as a “teaching elder”. The congregation votes in an elder after a recommendation by the current elders.

Deacons are chosen by the congregation to serve a term of three years, and roles are divided among them as needed.