The Work of the Deacon & Deaconess.

by Harold Nichols

In this book, a deacon speaks from experience. Harold Nichols, a deacon of forty years' experience who has conducted numerous training sessions for his fellow deacons in churches of the Philadelphia Baptist Association, outlines this significant work unofficially, as he sees it. He covers the origin of the deacon, requisites and qualifications, organization, ordinances, worship, watchcare, the unchurched, training, relationships, finances, and the deaconess. He includes letters and record cards for the deacon, a fellowship friend plan, and a zone visitation plan. Mr. Nichols has been experienced as a church trustee, financial secretary, treasurer, member of the board of missions, and a member of the state convention's board of managers.

118 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1964

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was handed me by the deacon board chairman some weeks ago as a supplement to the studies that I have already undergone. To be ordained deacon in my church and faith expression, baptist, I was expected to sit many classes that teach many aspects of the Deacons role. So with the year + of training and class work, studies and books and all, I held no real expectations that this book would offer much new in information. Gladly I was wrong. There was a bit of new information for me which is a testament to the solid training I've benefitted from and hope to share that benefit with others.

Most helpful is the discussion on the day to day work and daily responsibilities of the Deacon in the church and in the community. The book covers so much including the origin of the Deacon, the Deacon selection process, training, areas of responsibility and more. I think this book is essential reading for churches that are young and are unfamiliar with the role of Deacon and also for long standing churches that need to refresh the understanding of Deacon. Not just from a biblical perspective but a real world perspective as well.