Bethlehem's Global Diaconate

The word diaconate refers to the service of the church administered by a body of deacons or task force members appointed by the church. 

Get Involved

• Visit our blog and pray for the poor.
• Give to Treasuring Christ Together to help support global relief.
• Go on a crisis-relief trip.
• Visit a GD-supported project.
• Attend special events sponsored by our Global Diaconate Task Force.
• Join a committee and be part of the blessing!

Global Diaconate Task Force

Join a small team of Bethlehem members who meet monthly to ...

• review funding proposals
• pray for current projects
• plan communications to inform the Bethlehem congregation of ministry activity.

Task Force Teams

• Global Partner Support
• Community Development
• Anti-Trafficking: The Global Diaconate Anti-Trafficking Team meets regularly to pray, study topics related to biblical justice, receive training in areas of anti-trafficking ministry, plan awareness events and service opportunities for both local and international agencies. See the Star for the Anti-Trafficking Group meeting schedule.
• Disaster Response
• Orphan Care
• Communications

If you have questions or would like to get involved, contact Jeff & Deb Bender, Co-Coordinators of the Global Diaconate, or speak with any of the GD members listed below.

Global Diaconate Members

• James Bauman
• Jeff Bender
• Heather Elting-Ballard
• C.J. Hughley
• Steve Prater
• Linda Schwartz
• Steve Schwartz
• Darlene Sorley