What We Do

The Diaconate is a ministry of mercy that reaches out to people in our congregation and in our city who are in crisis or in challenging circumstances and offers help in assessing their needs and working together to find solutions. Unlike elders, who are responsible for teaching the gospel, administering healing prayer, and overseeing the church, the Diaconate focuses on deed ministry by extending mercy and compassion.

God’s mercy moves him to relieve suffering and misery. Mercy is the impulse that makes us sensitive to hurts and lacks in others and makes us desire to alleviate them. Our purpose is to show God’s love and mercy by trying to help people out of difficult circumstances and to be facilitators of the work God is doing in their lives.

Deacons and deaconesses:

Practically assist and encourage Redeemer members and regular attendees who are in challenging circumstances.
Pray, answer questions, and give counsel after all Redeemer services.
Conduct church membership interviews.
Conduct various other administrative and operational tasks and roles.

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MEAL TRAIN TEAM

Meal train serving opportunities are on an as-needed basis. When a meal train need arises for an individual or family without a community group, the Meal Train team is the first to be contacted and invited to provide meals.

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Mercy Closet

The Deacon team aims to lead with mercy in our interactions with the poor and marginalized. One way this is accomplished is through extending hospitality to our neighbors who come to Redeemer requesting assistance during the week or on a Sunday morning. The Mercy closet is stocked with groceries and self-care-related items to help bring relief to our neighbors.

Neighbor Bag

First Aid Bag

Self-Care Bag

4:8 Fund

Since the summer of 2020, our church has sought to confront the racial injustice we find in our city. One of our solutions to seek the wholeness of our city was to establish the 4:8 Fund, which provides mental health services to people of color in our neighborhoods.

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Helpful Resources

Handbook of Help

The Handbook of Help is a listing of services available to individuals in Indianapolis who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. CHIP annually verifies and updates information in the Handbook of Help.