{"product_id":"developing-deacon-led-ministry-teams-9798992440812","title":"Developing Deacon-Led Ministry Teams","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeacons were never meant to be a business board. They were called to be servants-gifted, Spirit-empowered, and deeply engaged in the ministry of the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeveloping Deacon-Led Ministry Teams\u003c\/em\u003e offers a clear and compelling vision for restoring deacon ministry to its biblical foundation. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by real-world church experience, this guide equips pastors, deacons, and church leaders to build teams around calling, not just function-and to lead through serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on outdated organizational models or corporate-style leadership structures, this book encourages churches to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReimagine the role of deacons in light of Scripture and church history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize the spiritual gifts of every believer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm ministry teams based on giftedness, calling, and servant leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpower deacons to serve with purpose, joy, and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a practical, accessible style, this resource includes discussion points, implementation strategies, diagrams, and tools for equipping deacons in local congregations. It functions as both a theological primer and a working manual-ideal for retreats, training sessions, new deacon onboarding, or church-wide ministry development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a pastor rethinking your church's leadership model or a deacon seeking to serve more faithfully, \u003cem\u003eDeveloping Deacon-Led Ministry Teams\u003c\/em\u003e offers a refreshing and Spirit-led path forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause God didn't just call deacons to a title-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHe called them to a towel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastors and ministry leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeacon chairs and team facilitators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChurches transitioning to team-based ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking to restore servant leadership in the church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pgs Publishing LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992440812\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Charles Garner, John Temple, Keith Wilkinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258241220789,"sku":"9798992440812","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_cf9750f1-85af-4099-af55-ad9a92c7ec4e.jpg?v=1750814525","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/developing-deacon-led-ministry-teams-9798992440812","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}