New deacons in small churches often receive no training. They are nominated, voted in, and handed a title with no clear picture of what the role actually requires.
This guide gives new deacons everything they need to serve well:
- The biblical qualifications for deacons from 1 Timothy 3 and Acts 6
- The difference between deacon and elder roles in a small church context
- Practical responsibilities: congregational care, benevolence, facility oversight
- How to support the pastor without undermining pastoral authority
- Navigating conflict and difficult members with grace
- Confidentiality and discretion in a small-town church
- How to lead a deacon meeting that actually accomplishes something
- A 90-day onboarding plan for new deacons
Designed for small churches where the deacon board is 2-5 people and everyone wears multiple hats. Practical, biblical, and written for the volunteer leader who needs to be ready this Sunday.
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