Deacons in the World
The deacon, in addition to being a messenger of servanthood and service, helps interpret the needs and concerns of the world to the institutional Church. It may be appropriate for the parish to have a committee to work closely with the deacon on diaconal ministry. The deacon may work with a committee and the vestry to make decisions about outreach funds. If the deacon is given a discretionary fund, it is to be audited annually.