The New Testament describes two offices within the church: elder and deacon.
Deacons carry out their ministry under the oversight of the elders and are called upon to carry out the ministries that tend to distract the elders from their God-given calling to devote themselves to the ministry of the Word and to prayer. Deacons are therefore responsible for administering the benevolent concerns of the church along with many of its business affairs. At this time Grace Fellowship Church has four deacons.
Vicki Douma
Vicki and her husband have been members of Grace Fellowship Church since June of 2020. Vicki has been serving and attending the church faithfully since then and uses her skills in administration and hospitality broadly: leading Bible studies, organizing Member Groups, running special events, and serving in the Early Years Ministry. She was installed to the office of deacon in June of 2024.
Derek Oei
Derek began attending Grace Fellowship Church in 2021 with his wife and two children, and they quickly became known as dedicated members who were eager to serve.
Derek leads the HOST teams (Honouring One-another by Serving Together), and is known for his hospitality and passion for missions. He was installed as a deacon in March 2024.
Tamer Shinouda
Tamer and his wife became members of Grace Fellowship Church in 2019. Since then, his family has been faithfully attending and participating in church life. Tamer has served as a GraceKids teacher, a member of the Abuse Prevention Committee, and many other volunteer roles in the church. He was appointed as a deacon in July of 2023.
Ruth Yavtucovich
Ruth became a member of Grace Fellowship Church in September of 2019, and is a committed and eager servant of the church who is dedicated to providing hospitality to her brothers and sisters in Christ. She serves faithfully in the Early Years Ministry and has a heart for welcoming new members. Ruth was appointed to the office of deacon in June of 2024.