Elders & Deacons

Elders and Deacons at University Baptist Church

Leadership in the church is a gift from God. While the members of UBC are the final authority in matters of membership, doctrine, and leadership, the ministry of our church is led by pastors and facilitated by deacons. 

The elders of UBC are a plurality of men who meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. Their primary responsibilities are to shepherd the congregation through the Word and prayer, and to oversee the church's affairs (1 Pet. 5:2). 

Deacons are those who meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and have been set apart by the church to handle specific practical and logistical needs of the church. They support and serve the elders and congregation by ensuring that these physical matters are met. The church staff helps support and enable this work and the church’s daily ministry in various ways.