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DEACON MINISTRY

Biblical Role of Deacons
The Biblical Role of Deacons, Derek Gentle
Complete Biblical Role of Deacons (PDF)
BP: The ministry of deacons, Kenneth Hemphill
Training for Servanthood: A Basic Training Guide for Baptist Deacons, VBMB
Elders & Deacons, Andreas J. Köstenberger
The New Testament Pattern of Church Government, Andreas J. Köstenberger (pdf)
Hermeneutical and Exegetical Challenges in Interpreting the Pastoral Epistles, Andreas J. Köstenberger (pdf)
Transforming Solutions: Deacon Ministry Newsletters Archive - scroll down to see active links
Eddie Hammett, Senior Leadership/Discipleship Consultant for Baptist State Convention of North Carolina

Transforming Solutions: Recommended Resources, Models For Deacon Ministry
Transforming Solutions: Deacon Links
BP: Church's deacons transition from 'overseers' to ministers
BP: Congregational & elder-led models both work
Search Baptist Press for articles on Deacon Ministry

Deacon Ministries
LifeWay: Deacon Handbook, Questionnaire, & Checklist
LifeWay: Preparing Deacons to Minister: What to Do
LifeWay: Preparing Deacons to Minister: What to Say
LifeWay: Preparing Deacons to Minister: When to Be Wary
LifeWay Deacon Section Archives
BP: Deacons ministry to those who face crises
BP: Church Finds Joy Serving Widows
LifeWay: Applying Spiritual Gifts to Deacon Ministry
LifeWay: Foster Biblical Fellowship in Your Church
Pastoral Care: Leadership Journal
Develop a More Powerful Testimony Presentation (PDF) Develop a More Powerful Testimony Presentation (MS Word)
Develop a More Powerful Testimony Presentation (WordPerfect)

Deacons & Church Growth
Outreach & Church Growth Index, BSP
Vision/Direction: Leadership Journal
Leadership Journal, Home

Administrative Resources
Administration: Leadership Journal
BP: Church budget planning helps, Annuity Board resource
Minister's Tax Resources, Annuity Board, SBC
The Personnel Committee & the Budget Process
Compensation Study, Annuity Board, SBC

Conflict Resolution
BP: Conflict a certainty, not always bad
BP: Deacons should steer church members away from conflict
BP: Conflict needn't cripple churches
BP: Mediation gains popularity to save churches in conflict
BP: Study ways to turn conflict into victory
BP: Types of difficult people
LifeWay: Dealing with Difficult People
Peacemaker Ministries
Resources for Resolving Conflict
Managing Conflict: Leadership Journal

Relations with Pastor & Staff
LifeWay: The Importance of Honoring Your Minister
What Pastors Wish Deacons Knew
BP: PK stands for preacher's kid
BP: Be Kind to PK's
BP: PKs pain & joy in a fishbowl
SBCLife: "The Dirty Little Secret" - a lack of harmony between pastor & church
BP: Forced termination, depression
BP: 'Wounded Heroes' tell of crisis & redemption
Help for Hurting Pastors a BSP index

Other Helpful Resources
Baptist2Baptist - Information & Inspiration on Baptists Issues
SBC Life - SBC Executive Committee Magazine
Deacon Ministry Resources from LifeWay