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Discover Our Purpose and Mission
Join us in a journey of faith, community, and empowerment as we strive to make a positive impact through our non-denominational Christian values.
Community Engagement
Fostering connections through meaningful fellowship and service.
Spiritual Growth
Encouraging personal and communal spiritual development.
Our Mission and Vision
Our MISSION is to win souls for Christ. We are committed to serving individuals by embracing, educating and empowering them through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and evangelism.
Our VISION is a to provide a spiritual environment where believers are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, free and equipped to serve mankind.
Our CORE VALUES are to be a church where the model of every ministry area will have the qualities of love, compassion, reliability, responsiveness, effective communications, empathy, value and knowledge supported by committed servant –leaders.
Pastor A.J. Quinton
Senior Pastor of Diakonos Ministries
For over 35 years, Pastor A. J. Quinton has faithfully served the Austin community as a pastor, mentor, educator, and advocate. Through Diakonos Ministries, he leads with a mission of servant-hearted ministry, helping individuals and families discover resilience and purpose.
Leadership & Service
Pastor Quinton is the Program Coordinator for Child Inc.’s Parent Father Empowerment Program, a Faith-Based Engagement Consultant, and host of The Dad Show. Previously, he served as Manager/Facilitator for Child Inc.’s Family Engagement and Healthy Relationships Programs.
Diakonos Ministries
As the founder and Executive Director of Diakonos-A House of Servants, Pastor Quinton offers community enrichment and support programs aimed at personal and family development.
Community & Professional Involvement
Pastor Quinton collaborates with organizations like the African American Youth Harvest Foundation, EMBRACE Ministries, and the National Fatherhood Initiative. He also serves as Chaplain for the University of Texas Police Department and is a certified facilitator in marriage, relationship, and fatherhood counseling.
Experience & Accomplishments
- 27 years mentoring at-risk youth
- 29 years mentoring adults in recovery
- Certified Pastoral Counselor and Mental Health Advocate
- Recipient of multiple community service awards
Pastor Quinton’s lifelong dedication to spiritual guidance and community support continues to inspire transformation and hope across Austin.
Our Journey Through the Years
Explore the milestones that have shaped Diakonos Ministries into the vibrant church it is today.
June 2005
Founding of Diakonos Ministries
Diakonos Ministries was founded as a non–denominational fellowship of Christians in the state of Texas.
June 12, 2005
First Worship Service
Held at Rosewood Recreation Center, the inaugural service quickly exceeded capacity.
August 2007
Historic Move to Doris Miller Auditorium
Diakonos moved services to the larger Doris Miller Auditorium, becoming the first church to hold regular worship in this historic space.
March 2020
New Locations
The congregation continued to grow, moving first to 9414 Parkfield Drive and later to LBJ High School, where worship services were held prior to Covid.
Present
Temporary Worship
Currently, Diakonos holds services at the Turner Roberts Recreation Center, another City of Austin facility, as it pursues a permanent worship center.
Watch Our Worship Service Live
We warmly invite you to experience the vibrant community at Diakonos Ministries. Plan your visit today or watch us live and discover a place where faith, family, and fellowship come together. We look forward to welcoming you!