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Handbook for Deacons
To help readers discover what the Scriptures say about the duty of a deacon. To help readers discover what the Scriptures say about the duty of a deacon, O'Donnell explores the biblical basis for these servants of God, giving relevant application to the works they are to perform.
108 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1973
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August 22, 2023
Good read
Good book for those called to the service of deacons in the church. This book outlines everything from how they are chosen by the church to the responsibilities of deacons.
Good book for those called to the service of deacons in the church. This book outlines everything from how they are chosen by the church to the responsibilities of deacons.
March 27, 2026
As a walking Deacon at my church this book which was a gift from my pastor has definitely helped me see the scope of the role in which I agreed to taking. I would urge all deacons new and experienced to read this book as a charge to perform better
January 1, 2014
I think you could probably summarise it from the following quote from the book:
“The response of a man to the call of the church must be to another heavy responsibility. That is the burden of being an example to others. Just as with the pastor, so much more is expected of the deacon than of the ordinary member. He is watched by all. His attendance is noted. His devotion and loyalty to the programs of the church are carefully noted. His stewardship of time, money, and talents is an example to every other member. Even his attitudes are weighed carefully in every situation. Thus, a man responding to the call of the church must accept the pressure of being watched by others. He must be willing to walk and talk an example for others.” (p. 42)
This book covers the office of deacon in great detail, ranging from:
The origin of the office (the deacon in history, reasons for deacons today),
Qualifications required (essential characteristics, biblical qualifications),
Selection of deacons (principles of selection, methods of selection, deacon’s response),
Ordination (meaning of ordination, the service itself, procedures),
The deacon’s relationships (to the pastor, other officials, to the membership, to the world),
Organization of the board (structure of the board, meetings of the board, training of deacons),
Responsibilities and duties (spiritual service, church administration, worship services),
Spiritual welfare of members (nature and culture, benevolent work, a unit system of watchcare),
Missions and evangelism (a deacon’s personal witness, visitation program, missions program),
Stewardship and church finance.
This book covers the subject matter really thoroughly.
I really enjoyed this book and would really recommend it as required reading for any deacon / prospective deacon that will be serving in God’s church.
“The response of a man to the call of the church must be to another heavy responsibility. That is the burden of being an example to others. Just as with the pastor, so much more is expected of the deacon than of the ordinary member. He is watched by all. His attendance is noted. His devotion and loyalty to the programs of the church are carefully noted. His stewardship of time, money, and talents is an example to every other member. Even his attitudes are weighed carefully in every situation. Thus, a man responding to the call of the church must accept the pressure of being watched by others. He must be willing to walk and talk an example for others.” (p. 42)
This book covers the office of deacon in great detail, ranging from:
The origin of the office (the deacon in history, reasons for deacons today),
Qualifications required (essential characteristics, biblical qualifications),
Selection of deacons (principles of selection, methods of selection, deacon’s response),
Ordination (meaning of ordination, the service itself, procedures),
The deacon’s relationships (to the pastor, other officials, to the membership, to the world),
Organization of the board (structure of the board, meetings of the board, training of deacons),
Responsibilities and duties (spiritual service, church administration, worship services),
Spiritual welfare of members (nature and culture, benevolent work, a unit system of watchcare),
Missions and evangelism (a deacon’s personal witness, visitation program, missions program),
Stewardship and church finance.
This book covers the subject matter really thoroughly.
I really enjoyed this book and would really recommend it as required reading for any deacon / prospective deacon that will be serving in God’s church.
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