Deacon ministry manual

Phoebe (New International Version calls her a deacon, King James calls her sister, New King James calls her a servant and the Revised Standard Version call her a deaconess) SOME DUTIES OF THE DEACONESS. 1. Support husband/deacon in home and hospital visitation 2. Assist in the preparation of females for baptism 3.  · Responsible: Remember, deacon ministry grew out of division of the church and a deacon and his wife should NEVER contribute to division in the church! Reasonable: Should be “sober in judgment” and have self-control. In the manual it states, “not cheapening the ministry of the gospel message by foolish behavior.”File Size: 1MB. This two-part manual scripturally defines the office and responsibilities of a deacon as well as providing practical helps for local church ministry. This book also includes several appendices with sample forms, financial procedures, and a sample church www.doorway.rus:

Apr 1, implementing a strategy in ministering to widows. Deacons, the servant-leaders, are the responsible agents for ministry to widows and the catalyst in getting others involved. This project is an Deacon's manual/handbook for ministry to widows . SDavid Gergen, "When Baby Boomers Retire," U.S. News. Deacon's Manual by Larry Garner, John Temple Keith Wilkinson. 2 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Developing Deacon-led Ministry Teams A recent trend in deacon ministry is team ministry. In this approach, deacons identify several specific ministries that the deacon body will perform. Each deacon is assigned to or chooses one of these ministries. a. ongoing need for Licensed Deacon ministry in the context of the congregation. b. the Licensed Dea con's faithful capacity to meet the ministry needs. c. the Licensed Deacon's compatibility with the congregation's vision for ministry. d. the Licensed Deacon's commitment to continuing education, taking at least one course or seminar.

Deacon Handbook The Deacon Ministry of Carmel Baptist Church, Matthews, North Carolina VISION The deacons of Carmel Baptist Church are spiritual leaders who support the Elders and Staff in carrying out the vision of Carmel Baptist Church of “making disciples of those nearest, our neighbors and the nations.” INTRODUCTION. Acts describes a potentially divisive issue that confronted the early church. The issue was resolved when deacons were chosen to serve fairly the needs of the widows of the church and to free the apostles to devote themselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word of God. As the Deacon Ministry Team seeks to serve Christ and His church. the Lord and to His Church. This manual is dedicated to helping you as a deacon to serve faithfully and effectively. It is designed to acquaint you with the biblical materials related to the office of deacon and the particulars of the deacon ministry of South Spring Baptist Church. BIBLICAL / HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.