My friend is chair of the Deacon body in her Baptist church in a neighboring state. She shared with me the struggle they were experiencing over clarifying the role of deacons in the church. Is it one of administration and authority or service and spiritual guidance? I recommended that she obtain a copy of Exemplars: Deacons as Servants and Spiritual Leaders . I think she will find it a valuable resource for illumination and discussion. Although described in the introductory chapter as a “workbook,” I would call this book a resource for personal and group development. The content is rich in information and each chapter includes questions for individual reflection and group conversation. The book is built upon three pillars. First, who do deacons need to be? Deacons—like all believers--are unique creations of God, recipients of God’s grace, and spiritually gifted servants. These...
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