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can a deacon conduct communion or must it be a ordained minster in the church
Although each local Baptist church is autonomous, and therefore each congregation makes its own decisions regarding polity and practice, it would be true to say that most (although certainly not all) Baptist churches require that an ordained minister lead communion, with deacons typically assisting.
Bruce Gourley
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Answers by Expert:
Bruce Gourley
Expertise
Anything about the Baptist denomination.
Experience
Professional Baptist Experience:
Executive Director, The Baptist History & Heritage Society (currently); Interim Director, the Center for Baptist Studies of Mercer University (2004-2009); Baptist History Professor, Yellowstone Baptist College (1995-2002); Associate Editor, Baptists Today (currently); published author
Publications
Go to http://www.brucegourley.com/ to see books published
Education/Credentials
PhD, History, Auburn University
MDIV, Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
BA, English, Christianity, Mercer University
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