Deacons

Author : Matt Smethurst
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433571657

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Deacons by Matt Smethurst Pdf

How Can Deacons Mobilize Service in the Church? Deacons are essential to a church's health—yet confusion abounds regarding their biblical job description. What's their God-given role in a local congregation and how do they relate to the church's overall mission? In this short book, Matt Smethurst makes the case that deacons are model servants called to meet tangible needs, organize and mobilize acts of service, preserve the unity of the flock, and support the ministry of the elders. Clearing away common misconceptions, Smethurst offers practical guidance for deploying deacons and helping churches to flourish.

Author : Gary Macy,William T. Ditewig,Phyllis Zagano
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780809147434

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Women Deacons by Gary Macy,William T. Ditewig,Phyllis Zagano Pdf

Three related essays by experts on the diaconate that examine the concept of women deacons in the Catholic Church from Thistorical, contemporary, and future perspectives.

Author : Lance Hill
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0807857025

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The Deacons for Defense by Lance Hill Pdf

In 1964 a small group of African American men in Jonesboro, Louisiana, defied the nonviolence policy of the mainstream civil rights movement and formed an armed self-defense organization--the Deacons for Defense and Justice--to protect movement workers fr

Author : Thomas Fargnoli
Publisher : Bublish, Inc.
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781647048341

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The Deacon by Thomas Fargnoli Pdf

We often end up living an “unexpected” life. Yet through it, glimmers of hope, faith, love, and peace find their way through. After being married for forty years and serving the Catholic Church as a deacon for the last five years, leaving the diaconate was the last thing on my mind. Life was good – wife, home, children, grandchildren, health, retirement, and an amazing ministry. Never did I expect to be a suicide survivor. Grieving the loss of my wife was difficult enough, but with suicide, the grieving process was much more intense. Being a deacon in the Catholic Church intensified that process even more. The Catholic Church made it clear. I could not stay a deacon and pursue another loving relationship that could lead to marriage. I was aware of the rule, but after two years of discernment, I couldn’t seem to make a decision. This battle put me into the hospital for open-heart surgery. Finally, with God’s help, I made my decision. Rick, a local reporter, wanted to interview me with regard to my diaconate experience and how I came to that decision. Rick turned out to be more than a reporter. This is my story. Through it, I hope glimmers of hope, faith, love and peace find their way through your clouds as well. Proceeds go to Suicide Awareness

Author : Henry Webb
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433668944

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Deacons by Henry Webb Pdf

After nineteen years in print and over 200,000 copies sold, Broadman & Holman is publishing an updated edition of Deacons: Servant Models in the Church. Henry Webb deals with every aspect of the roles and offices of deacons in the church, including the deacon's marriage, wife, children, family life, conduct, priorities, and other pertinent aspects of deacons as role models of servant leadership in the church.

Author : Lance Hill
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0807863602

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The Deacons for Defense by Lance Hill Pdf

In 1964 a small group of African American men in Jonesboro, Louisiana, defied the nonviolence policy of the mainstream civil rights movement and formed an armed self-defense organization--the Deacons for Defense and Justice--to protect movement workers from vigilante and police violence. With their largest and most famous chapter at the center of a bloody campaign in the Ku Klux Klan stronghold of Bogalusa, Louisiana, the Deacons became a popular symbol of the growing frustration with Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent strategy and a rallying point for a militant working-class movement in the South. Lance Hill offers the first detailed history of the Deacons for Defense and Justice, who grew to several hundred members and twenty-one chapters in the Deep South and led some of the most successful local campaigns in the civil rights movement. In his analysis of this important yet long-overlooked organization, Hill challenges what he calls "the myth of nonviolence--the idea that a united civil rights movement achieved its goals through nonviolent direct action led by middle-class and religious leaders. In contrast, Hill constructs a compelling historical narrative of a working-class armed self-defense movement that defied the entrenched nonviolent leadership and played a crucial role in compelling the federal government to neutralize the Klan and uphold civil rights and liberties.

Author : Russell R. Cook
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781512793062

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Descriptive Duties of Deacons by Russell R. Cook Pdf

Almost every church in America has selected and ordained Deacons for service to their congregations. Most of these Deacons have learned their duties by on-the-job experiences. However, many Deacons, even years after their ordination, still ask the question, What am I supposed to do? This book, Descriptive Duties of Deacons, answers that question in clearly definitive ways. You need not feel overwhelmed, unsuited for certain areas of service, or burdened by watching other Deacons in your church and thinking you have to do everything they do. This guidebook shows numerous options for ministry that can fit with your spiritual gifts, talents, training, and personality. These ministry options will help you find your niche in Gods work. God does not intend for you to do everything nor to do your duties by yourself. He has placed you in a local church where a Pastor, ministry staff, and numerous volunteers can serve with you. The various duties described here will help you to better understand what both you and your fellow Deacons need to be doing individually and together. Follow this guidebook, and you may never again ask the question, What am I supposed to do as a Deacon?

Author : Ormonde Plater
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898698527

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Deacons in the Liturgy by Ormonde Plater Pdf

In the Anglican churches of North America, and sometimes elsewhere, there are two complaints about deacons in the liturgy: Bishops and priests complain that deacons don’t know how to do liturgy. Deacons complain that bishops and priests won’t let them do liturgy. The solution lies in liturgical formation, both theological and practical. This book is designed to help provide that formation for bishops, priests, deacons, and indeed for all the people of God. The introduction provides a brief history of the use of deacons in Anglican liturgies, from 1549 to the present, including characteristics and statement of purposes.

Author : James Kirkland
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490897721

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Elders and Deacons and Saints, Oh My! by James Kirkland Pdf

Elders and Deacons and Saints, Oh My! shares the Bibles teachings on leadership and organization. It offers members of todays churches the insights needed to fulfill the five purposes God gives: to love Him, love others, evangelize, identify new followers, and make them faithful disciples. Author James Kirkland, a pastor and theologian with deep experience as a business owner and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional, weaves together organizational wisdom and biblical teaching. Through a study of the Scriptures, Elders and Deacons and Saints, Oh My! defines the roles of the churchs leaders and presents the Bibles model for organizing congregations. It paints a picture of servant leaders, grounds their authority in biblical teaching, and guides them in assembling faithful teams of ministers who practice loving care for others, following the model of Christs love for all people. If you find yourself listening to Gods call to the church, but then growing disappointed at how your congregation answers that call, then Elders and Deacons and Saints, Oh My! can help you become a stronger leader. It combines scripturally inspired teaching about leaders and church administration with practical methods for building and leading teams. You will gain understanding about the strengths of clearly defined roles for elders, deacons, and church members and the power for mission that comes when leaders organize Gods people around those roles. In the end, your disappointment can turn to joy through encouraging members toward Christian maturity and equipping them to share Christs love with others.

Author : Charles W. Deweese
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0865544387

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Women Deacons and Deaconesses by Charles W. Deweese Pdf

Divided opinion on the topic of this book has caused controversy in Baptist history and life. Most Baptist individuals and churches have strongly opposed women deacons. Some Baptist associations have even disfellowshipped churches that have approved women deacons. And women in general have been suppressed by many recent actions of the Southern Baptist Convention, thereby affecting women deacons. However, thousands of Baptist churches include women in their deacon bodies and find that they make invaluable contributions. The book presents arguments on both sides of the topic, but lands squarely in support of women deacons.

Author : Cornelis Van Dam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1601785119

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The Deacon by Cornelis Van Dam Pdf

The office of deacon is God's gift to His church, but today it is often undervalued, misunderstood, and perceived to be of little importance. In The Deacon , the author considers the Old Testament background for this calling, the deacon in New Testament times and in church history, and the current function of the office. You will rediscover the high and privileged calling of deacons and come to a better understanding of what God requires of them. Table of Contents: Part 1--The Old Testament Background 1. The Poor in Israel 2. Providing for the Poor Part 2--New Testament Times 3. Christ's Teaching on the Poor and Needy 4. Ministering to the Poor in Acts 6 5. The Office of Deacon 6. Female Deacon? Part 3--The Office of Deacon in the History of the Church 7. The Testimony of the Early Church and the Heritage of the Reformation 8. Women and the Diaconate Part 4--The Current Functioning of the Office 9. The Official Position of the Deacon Today 10. Enabling and Prioritizing 11. The Diaconal Ministry within the Congregation 12. The Diaconal Ministry outside the Congregation 13. The Blessing of the Poor

Author : Saint Andrews, Scotland (Parish)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MSU:31293027340383

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Register of the Minister, Elders, and Deacons of the Christian Congregation of St. Andrews by Saint Andrews, Scotland (Parish) Pdf

Author : Saint Andrews (Scotland). (Parish)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:AH63DI

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Register of the Minister, Elders, and Deacons of the Christian Congregation of St. Andrews: 1582-1600 by Saint Andrews (Scotland). (Parish) Pdf

Author : O'Donnell, Tim
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587688102

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Deacon, The by O'Donnell, Tim Pdf

Develops a vision of the distinctive ministerial identity of deacons that is theologically rigorous and practically useful, combining two complementary images: "icon of Christ the servant" and "minister of the threshold."

Author : John Gordon LORIMER (D.D.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019080736

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The Deaconship: a treatise on the office of Deacon. With suggestions for its revival in the Church of Scotland by John Gordon LORIMER (D.D.) Pdf