ELDERS – also known as “The Session”. Our church has 12 “sitting elders in session” who oversee the general structure of the church including:

• The spiritual life of the congregation
• The oversight of keeping us true to the Scriptures
• The affairs and events of the church
• The governmental decisions of the church
• The structure and oversight of the programs
• The oversight of collecting finances
• The distribution of finances
• The upkeep of property and grounds

Our elders are encouraging and modeling a lifestyle of service unto the Lord, the active participation and support of the gospel being both local and global, and encouraging a love for both the local body of believers and the training of being Christlike, and the sharing of the good news with those who do not yet know the Lord.

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DEACONS – they care about people, they support those in need, and they help with several meaningful experiences

• They pray for people and check up on people simply to say they care
• They are available to help when an individual or family who attends Lincoln needs a meal, has an overwhelming need, or a financial crisis.
• They help with things like communion set up, welcoming visitors, and people who are joining the church.

It is our intention at Lincoln to provide support to all who call Lincoln home. In this regard, anyone who considers Lincoln their church home, will be a part of caring Deacon’s connection cluster. Many people are connected to Lincoln through small groups or long time friends, and we know how meaningful those relationships are in life.  Some folks would like a regular monthly or every other month contact from their deacon.  If you are someone who knows that contact from your deacon on a regular basis is not needed, we want to honor your wishes and allow the deacon to simply pray for you.  If this is the case, please let your deacon or the church office know.

The Deacon Scholarship is intended for individuals obtaining their first bachelor’s degree or technical school certification.  Applicants are eligible to receive this scholarship up to eight semesters.  Monies are distributed equally or as recommended by the Deacon Board, based upon the Deacon Scholarship Fund.

As it says in Luke 2:52 “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”  It is our prayer that this scholarship will help you in your pursuit of higher education or technical education, to honor the Lord with your gifts and talents.

There are church membership and involvement requirements as well as academic requirements. Please download the Deacon Scholarship Form from the button below and follow the instructions. Applications must be received no later than July 15th each year. Scholarships are awarded on July 31st each year.

Deacon Scholarship Application (145 downloads )