A Church Assistant is a person who helps with the running of a church. An ACOLYTE is a person who assists in religious ceremonies, such as lighting candles and carrying the cross. A LECTOR is someone who reads aloud from the Bible during services. A DEACON is a minister who assists the priest in leading the congregation. An Igor is a person who helps with the maintenance of the church building. An ELF is a person who helps with administrative tasks, such as organizing events and managing finances.