The Royal Oak body is served by deacons, who plan, organize, delegate, and implement projects and programs which encourage and promote spiritual, emotional, and relational growth in God's Family, the community, and the world. We meet regularly to pray for our congregation, grow in leadership qualities, increase effectiveness and develop strategic plans for growth in the body.

     Someone once compared many large organizations to a football game where there are thousands of spectators in the bleachers who are in desperate need of exercise, while there are a few exhausted athletes on the field in desperate need of rest. This may describe many churches, but this is neither God's plan nor our desire. We want everyone to be involved so that everyone will grow.

     Often it is the one serving or sacrificing that receives the greatest blessing. Some opportunities are physical work while other service meets mental or emotional needs. Some jobs are for the extravert while others are geared for the introverted. Some teach, others encourage; some write, others call, some use a computer, others a screwdriver. Some serve our members while others focus on our community. There is an abundant opportunity for all to be involved.

     Our deacons and ministry leaders are aided, helped, encouraged by their families and other members of the body who assist them in their ministry. We want these ministries to involve and include as many people in God's service as possible. In fact, our goal is to have every member involved in some ministry that serves the Kingdom of God. Currently we have a vision plan in place to guide us toward seeing this goal become a reality. A large congregation requires a lot of organization, planning and coordination so that we can function together in harmony and growth will continue to naturally occur.