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New Testament Deacon: The Church's Minister of Mercy
Deacons, as the New Testament teaches are to be involved in a compassionate ministry of caring for the poor and needy. The deacons' ministry, therefore, is one that no Christ--centered, New Testament church can ever afford to neglect.
Paperback, 191 pages
Published
January 1st 1993
by Lewis & Roth Publishers
(first published October 1992)
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This is by far the best book I have ever read on Deacon's Ministry. The book itself is basically a exegesis on every passage in the Scriptures concerning the office of the Deacon. There are a couple places I disagree with the author (One, is he doesn't come straight out and prohibit the deacon from the use of alcohol, which I think is a Biblical position since all modern day wine falls under the category of "strong drink" which the scriptures unilaterally condemns.) However, minor disagreement i...more
Strauch is known for his book on eldership, not deacons. I am giving this book 4 stars because it says a lot in a few pages, it is tightly tethered to the NT text, it speaks boldly to an area that is overlooked in many churches--including churches that I have been a part of.
In this book Strauch calls for deacons to serve the physical needs of the congregation, to be formally examined/tested (I Tim 3:10), to complement the elders, to have qualified godly wives (I Tim 3:11). He understands Acts 6...more
In this book Strauch calls for deacons to serve the physical needs of the congregation, to be formally examined/tested (I Tim 3:10), to complement the elders, to have qualified godly wives (I Tim 3:11). He understands Acts 6...more
The title pretty much tells what this book is about. It looks at the New Testament scriptures describing deacons in the church. In doing so, he divides the book into four parts: (1) dividing the work (between elders and deacons); (2) a church with two offices (elders and deacons); (3) qualifications for deacons; and (4) the importance of deacons.
In summary, the deacon's role is to be the church's minister of mercy. Mercy is compassion and a disposition to help another, but it requires an active...more
In summary, the deacon's role is to be the church's minister of mercy. Mercy is compassion and a disposition to help another, but it requires an active...more
Like everything I've read from Strauch, this book contains good biblical study with a clear presentation. The position he takes on deacons seems overly restrictive to me. He argues that deacons are "ministers of mercy" (a la the title), and seems to say that they should practically do only mercy kind of ministry. For instance, he doesn't want them to serve on building committees or do other physical labor for the church.
He takes Acts 6 as a strong prototype for deacons.
He takes 1 Tim. 3:11 as d...more
He takes Acts 6 as a strong prototype for deacons.
He takes 1 Tim. 3:11 as d...more
Clear, straightforward teaching on deacons. Agreed with his take on "one-woman man" qualification of deacons. However, I had trouble with his view that the women mentioned in 1 Timothy 3 are the wives of deacons. Also his take on the role of deacons was too restrictive. Otherwise a helpful and biblical explanation of deacons.
Not flashy. A straightforward look at what the Bible requires of deacons. There's not a lot of practical advice on moving forward, but this was a complete paradigm shift for our deacons on how to think about the office. I would recommend it for any deacon training class.
I liked this book, though I struggle a bit with Stauch's interpretation of the role of women as deacons. I don't care what title you give to a woman who is under church oversight and has a heart for ministry, mission, seeing other people meet Jesus, and coaching other female Christians. The fact is, women are functioning as deacons when they take on these roles and should be held to the scrutiny described in 1 Timothy. Just like you do not have to be a married man to serve as deacon, you shouldn...more
Solid and helpful introduction to the biblical material relating to deacons. Deacons are servants, ministers of mercy, which distinguishes them from elders, who lead the church primarily through teaching. Deacons have authority and leadership in the church, which necessitates that they be examined and found to have moral character that matches that of an elder, but it is not required for the person or task of a deacon that they be able to teach. Deacons are not janitors or professional committee...more
This book is a good summary of the biblical role of deacons in todays church. Nothing really mind blowing, but good and concise.
Great book describing the Bible's view of the office of Deacon. Every pastor, elder, and deacon should read this book.
A decent nuts and bolts explanation of the deaconate. Nothing spectacular but easy to use in churches.
Very clear, concise, yet thorough. An easy read, profitable for understanding this biblical office.
Good overview of the role, advocating for more than just a keeper of the building.
An excellent book and a must read on the topic of church leadership roles.
Finally a good (biblical) book on what it means to be a deacon!
Very good, but little application, inherently needed on the subject
Great Book. Really helped me understand the role of deacons in the New Testament church. Deacons are not meant to be executives on a board or relegated to the church janitor. Instead, deacons are mean't to be servant leaders. Neither is the role of a deacon a stepping stone to becomeing a pastor, it is it's own independent church office that is a compliment to eldership. Deacons are the church's agents of mercy.
Written by the author of Biblical Eldership, this is an excellent book outlining the role of the diaconate in the New Testament. Although the book stays very close to the scriptures, the author does take many opportunities to critique the misunderstandings of the role of the diaconate in today's evangelical churches. This book is a must-read for any deacon or anyone interested in the offices of the church.
Very helpful look at the biblical description of the role of the Deacon.
I changed my rating from three to four stars because, after discussing the book a couple nights ago, I realized how radical these basics actually are. My mindset has been shaped by this work on deacons as ministers of mercy, not just as a title for faithful Christians who do "stuff" for elders.
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