In SBC church many of the trustees are the deacons.
In deacons' meetings non-deacons can be there. The visitors should be allowed to speak if it is moved, seconded and voted on by the deacons. They should not be allowed to vote on decisions if it is not address in the constitution and by laws of the church. Robert's Rules of Order came to be from the baptist church so they should be followed when making binding decisions.
There were seven men chosen by the early Church as deacons.
Yes the Church should appoint officers to fulfill the needs of the church. Such as, Pastors, Deacons and treasury
Pastor & Deacons.
Pastor & Deacons.
In our church, usually the deacons do the ushering.
Not all deacons hold candles. It must be a tradition in your church.
Antioch
The two scriptural offices of the church are Pastors and Deacons.
Although not named as Deacons in the bible, they were the forerunners of the deacons in todays churches.
The first deacons were Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus.