serve as a deacon

Meaning

Perform the duties of a member of the clergy or a lay official who assists in church services and charitable work.

Examples

• He decided to serve as a deacon for several years before pursuing full ordination.
• Many local churches rely on volunteers who serve as a deacon to manage community outreach programs.

Pronunciation: sɜːrv æz ə ˈdiːkən

Synonyms of serve as a deacon

Words with a similar meaning to serve as a deacon:

• assist
• help
• minister
• officiate