Deacon Ministry Models For Your Review:

Deacon Ministry Structure for MacArthur Blvd - Irving Tx - http://www.mbbcirving.org/index.php?id=316

Deacon Ministry Teams - Wieuca Road Baptist, Atlanta, GA

http://www.wieuca.org/deacon

West Conroe Baptist Church, Conroe, TX - Team Based http://www.wcbc.us/wcb/ministries

Deacon Care Ministry for Mud Creek Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC

http://www.caringwithyou.org/

"Gift-Based Deacon Ministry" - http://www.crestwoodbaptist.org/index.php/view/Content-Main/page/deacons.html

Deacon Ministry Newsletters for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship -

http://www.thefellowship.info/deacon

Lillington Baptist Church Deacon Ministry - Lillington, NC http://www.lillingtonbaptist.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=41153&PID=581811

Deacon Family Ministry - http://www.fbchinesvillega.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=43878&PID=620680&Style=

"Applying Spiritual Gifts to Deacon Ministry" by Eddie Hammett - http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A=151011&M=200017,00.html

Deacon Ministry - Biblical and Historical Background

Deacon Ministry - Leland Baptist Church, Leland, NC http://www.fbcleland.org/deacons.asp

"Deacons Should Be Servants and Prayer Partners" by Jim Henry http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=2398

Lillington Baptist Church Deacon Ministry - Lillington, NC http://www.lillingtonbaptist.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=41153&PID=581811

Jim Henry Urges Pastors and Deacons to Pursue Unity -

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=24977

"Baptist Women Deacons" by Charles DeWeese - Baptist Historical Commission

http://www.baptisthistory.org/contissues/deweese3.htm

"Ministry of Women Deacons" http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-6661535/Women-ministry-and-identity-establishing.html

"Women, Ministry and Identity" - http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NXG/is_1_42/ai_n19311256/pg_6

Deacon Wives by Diana Davis, Lifeway, 2009 http://www.lifeway.com/e2/shop/?R=826627

"The Ministry of Baptist Deacons" by Ken Hemphill http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=27180

"Suggestions for Deacon ordination" - Resources for review http://www.cobaptist.org/deacon%20ordination.htm

Deacon Ministry Tools for Ministry - http://www.absc.org/LeadershipResources/p/1105/Key/Edit/ContentID/2405/Deacons/p/3145/Default.aspx

The Ministry of Elder Rule in Baptist Life

"Elder Rule and Southern Baptist Polity" by Robert Wring - Published article Journal for Theology and Ministry, Spring 2005http://baptistcenter.com/11%20Wring%20Revision.pdf

The Emerging Role of Elders Edition of NetResults Magazine http://www.netresults.org/ November/December 2006 Includes articles : "A New Look at An Old Office"; "Elders and the Great Disconnect"; The Disciples Approach to Elders"; "Elders in Baptist Life"; Is there a Place in the 21st Century Church for Elders"; ...

 

Deacon Ministry Teams

Deacon Ministry Team - Wieuca Road Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA http://www.wieuca.org/deacon

Spiritual Dimensions of Team by Alan Wright, Chalice Press, 2010

"Developing Deacon Ministry Teams - Powerpoint presentation by John Temple and Larry Garner - order deacon manual and leader's guide athttp://www.cmdpub.com/ http://www.tarriverba.com/clientImages/20871/PowerPointPresentations/developingdeaconministryteams .ppt - - Cached

 

Deacon Ministry Skill Sets/Training Resources

Articles from Center for Baptist Studies - http://www.centerforbaptiststudies.org/localchurch/

Deacon Ministry Tools for Ministry - http://www.absc.org/LeadershipResources/p/1105/Key/Edit/ContentID/2405/Deacons/p/3145/Default.aspx

Best Practices Learning packets from Building Church Leaders of Christianity Today and Leadership journal - info on constitution and by laws, pastor/staff job descriptions, building ministry teams, funeral service planning, church staff evaluations etc. http://www.buildingchurchleaders.com/downloads/bestchurchpractices/

Baptist Start Resources from FBC Tallahassee Florida - an array of articles on various aspects of church life. I do not necessarily endorse all the articles or perspectives but they provide a great resource for your church decision making process http://www.baptiststart.com/deacon.htm

"The Ministry of Baptist Deacons" by Ken Hemphill http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=27180

"Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry" - Deacon Rotation and Various Models Overviewed" - Guidelines for Deacon Officers by Bob Sheffield -http://www.flbaptist.org/images/Deacons/Organizing%20for%20Effective%20Deacon%20Ministry.pdf

Listing of Deacon Ministry Training Resources - http://www.flbaptist.org/images/PDFS/DandF/2006%20D_F%20Deacon%20Ministry%20Resources.pdf

Deacon Ministry Covenant Model - FBC Norfolk, VA http://www.firstnorfolkdeacons.org/client_files/File/Deacon_Covenant.pdf

Unleashing the Power of Deacon Led Ministry Teams Powerpoint from John Temple's book - http://www.suncoastbaptist.com/clientimages/20925/deaconministryteams-lifeway.ppt

Deacon Servant Models in the Church By Henry Webb - Order at http://www.amazon.com/Deacons-Servant-Models-Henry-Webb/dp/0805424636

Deacon Wives by Diana Davis, Lifeway, 2009 http://www.lifeway.com/e2/shop/?R=826627

Order other deacon ministry resources at http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0,1701,M%253D200847,00.html

Strengthening Deacons for the 21st Century by Eddie Hammett - online training available at http://texas.e-quip.net/presentations/show/1403 3 one hour training sessions led by Eddie while he was conducting deacon consultant training for the Baptist Convention of Texas.  Topics include - Form and Function of the Church and Deacon Ministry; Discerning Your Call and Giftedness; Overview of deacon ministry models etc.  Based on Eddie's workbook for deacons and congregations by the same title.

The Impact of Deacon Ministry view series of articles by Eddie Hammett published at http://biblicalrecorder.org/search.aspx?q=Eddie%20Hammett

Printed articles by Eddie Hammett in Deacon Magazine - look for them online after publication dates

"As Generations Change Leadership Shifts Occur" by Edward Hammett, Deacon Magazine, Spring, 2009 Lifeway Christian Resources.

"Possible Shifts Facing Deacon Ministry in the Next Decade" by Edward Hammett, Deacon Magazine, Spring, 2009. Lifeway Christian Resources

"Navigating Through Worship Wars" by Eddie Hammett, Let's Worship Magazine by Lifeway. Spring 2009

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