Deacon Ministry Newsletter Archives 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1999-2005

VOLUME 1 (1999-2002)
Article Date Author
Follow-up from Deacon/Spouse Retreats Issue No. 1, Introduction Eddie Hammett
Moving into a New Church Year and Effective Deacon Ministry Issue No. 1, Introduction Eddie Hammett
Your Role in this Newsletter Issue No. 1, Introduction Eddie Hammett
TIPS for Deacon Ministry during the Holidays Issue No. 2, January 1999 Eddie Hammett
Helps for Designing Deacon Training Experiences Issue No. 2, January 1999 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry: Varied Needs Yield Various Models Issue No. 3, February 1999 Eddie Hammett
Making Meaningful Deacons' Meetings Issue No. 4, March 1999 Eddie Hammett
Resources Available from Baptist State Convention Issue No. 4, March 1999 Eddie Hammett
Team-Based Deacon Ministry Issue No. 5, April 1999 Eddie Hammett
Resources for Team-Based Deacon Ministry Issue No. 5, April 1999 Eddie Hammett
Designing Effective Training Experiences for Deacons Issue No. 6, May 1999 Eddie Hammett
1999 Deacon/Spouse Church Leader Conference Issue No. 6, May 1999 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Training Is Essential Issue No. 7, June 1999 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry: Meetings or Ministry? Issue No. 8, July 1999 Eddie Hammett
Update on Deacon Family Ministry Plan Issue No. 9, August 1999 Eddie Hammett
How to Contact Eddie Hammett Issue No. 9, August 1999 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry in the World Issue No. 10, September 1999 Eddie Hammett
Moving beyond the Flood Issue No. 11, October 1999 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Training Possibilities for the New Church Year Issue No. 12, November 1999 Eddie Hammett
Equipping Deacons for Effective Ministry in the New Century Issue No. 13, December 1999 Eddie Hammett
Newsletter Subscription Information Issue No. 13, December 1999 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Training Suggestions for 2000 Issue No. 13, December 1999 Eddie Hammett
Preview of 2000 Deacon On-line Newsletters Issue No. 13, December 1999 Eddie Hammett
Update on Deacon/Leadership Staff for Baptist State Convention Issue No. 13, December 1999 Eddie Hammett
Focus on Grief Work - Becoming Familiar with the Grief Cycle Issue No. 14, January 2000 Eddie Hammett
Training Deacons in Grief Work Issue No. 14, January 2000 Eddie Hammett
Grief Ministry in Church Life Issue No. 15, February 2000 Eddie Hammett
Grief Ministry and Separation and Divorce Issue No. 16, March 2000 Eddie Hammett
Grief Work: A Response to Hurricanes, Floods and Natural Disasters Issue No. 17, April 2000 Eddie Hammett
Resources for Deacon Ministry Issue No. 17, April 2000 Eddie Hammett
Men and Grief Issue No. 18, May 2000 Eddie Hammett
Resources for Deacon Ministry Issue No. 18, May 2000 Eddie Hammett
Grief and Children Issue No. 19, June 2000 Eddie Hammett
Getting Ready for New Church Year - Deacon Elections & Training? Issue No. 19, June 2000 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry Resources Issue No. 19, June 2000 Eddie Hammett
Raising the Standard for Deacons: Pathway to More Effective Churches Issue No. 20, July 2000 Eddie Hammett
Equipping the Saints for the Work of the Ministry - Reflections on Ephesians 4 Issue No. 21, August 2000 Eddie Hammett
Agenda for Pathfinders for the Future (Statewide Deacon/Spouse Leadership Conferences) Issue No. 21, August 2000 Eddie Hammett
Preparing Deacons for the New Year of Ministry Issue No. 22, September 2000 Eddie Hammett
Resources for Church Leaders Issue No. 22, September 2000 Eddie Hammett
Issues Facing Deacon Ministry in 2000 and Beyond Issue No. 23, October 2000 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Training Possibilities for the New Church Year Issue No. 24, November 2000 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry Resources Issue No. 24, November 2000 Eddie Hammett
Looking Back in Order to Move Forward Issue No. 25, December 2000 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry: Tracking the Tough Issues Issue No. 25, December 2000 Eddie Hammett
Survey Results from Statewide Deacon Retreats in 2000 January 2001 Eddie Hammett
Comments on Survey Results January 2001 Eddie Hammett
Tackling the Tough Issues Focus January 2001 Eddie Hammett
Training Ideas/Resources and Seminars January 2001 Eddie Hammett
Tackling the Tough Issues: Elders in Baptist Life? February 2001 Eddie Hammett
Training Opportunities February 2001 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry: Struggling with Issues Related to Divorce & Remarriage March 2001 Eddie Hammett
Suggested Resource List March 2001 Eddie Hammett
Tackling the Tough Issues in Deacon Ministry: Women Deacons in Baptist Life? April 2001 Eddie Hammett
Statewide and Regional Deacon Training Schedule April 2001 Eddie Hammett
Planning for Training on the Tough Issues May 2001 Eddie Hammett
Registration Information for Ministering to Families in the New Millennium May 2001 Eddie Hammett
Tackling the Tough Issues: Ministry in a Secular World June 2001 Eddie Hammett
Registration Information for Ministering to Families in the New Millennium June 2001 Eddie Hammett
Information Regarding Overnight Deacon/Spouse Retreat 10/26-27, 2001 June 2001 Eddie Hammett
Newly Discovered Resources for Ministry June 2001 Eddie Hammett
Finding Time for Ministry July 2001 Eddie Hammett
Deacon's Ministry to the Unemployed August 2001 Eddie Hammett
Deacon's Ministering to the Unemployed (continued) September 2001 Eddie Hammett
When Tragedy Strikes at Home - Special Edition #1 September 13, 2001 Eddie Hammett
Coping with Crisis - the New Way of Life in the USA - Special Ed. #2 September , 2001 Eddie Hammett
Trying to Get on With Life While Wrestling with Fear - Special Ed. #3 October, 2001 Eddie Hammett
Tackling the Tough Issues: Ministering to Blended Families October, 2001 Eddie Hammett
Creating and Living the "New Normal" November, 2001 Eddie Hammett
Reflecting on 2001 and the Future December, 2001 Eddie Hammett

VOLUME 2 (2002-2004)
To Be and Do Church Differently: Living in the Unfinished Reformation January, 2002 Eddie Hammett
We're at War: Facing Change with Courage, Faith and Creativity February, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Lessons Learned from a Transformed Deacon March, 2002 Eddie Hammett
When the Pinches of Change Come April, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Facing the Power People with Courage, Faith and Prayer May, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Dealing with Ministerial Incompetence June, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Deacons Ministering to New & Emerging Family Structures July, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Asking the Hard Questions of Your Church August, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Election, Nomination and Service September, 2002 Eddie Hammett
When Deacons Get Stuck October, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Spiritual Life of the Deacons November, 2002 Eddie Hammett
Balancing Congregational Care and Guidance December, 2002 Eddie Hammett

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Transforming Solutions for Leaders & Congregations January, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Deacons Called, Gifted and Sent: Models in Deacon Ministry February, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Who is Guiding the Church? March, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Spiritual Leadership in Today's Church April, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Deacon-Pastors: A Pathway to Growth & Effectiveness May, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Fashioning the Role of Deacons in Your Church June, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Coaching Questions for Deacon Ministry July, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Deacon's Role with Pastor & Staff August, 2003 Eddie Hammett
Leaders Needed for Floundering Churches Sept. 2003 Eddie Hammett
Beginning Again: Deacon Ministry for Another Year Oct. 2003 Eddie Hammett
When Your Church Gets Stuck Nov. 2003 Eddie Hammett
Deacons: Following Tradition or Scripture? Dec. 2003 Eddie Hammett
Coach Approach to Deacon Ministry Jan. 2004 Eddie Hammett
The Passion of the Christ Movie: An Opportunity for Outreach Feb. 2004 Eddie Hammett
Decision-making in a Baptist Church in the 21st Century Mar. 2004 Eddie Hammett
Summer Opportunities for Deacon Ministry April 2004 Eddie Hammett
Deacon's Role in Transitioning Churches May 2004 Eddie Hammett
New Dimensions of Deacon Ministry: New Resources & Strategies June 2004 Eddie Hammett
Compliant or Creative Church Leadership July 2004 Eddie Hammett
The ?Next Generation': Our Up and Coming Church and Church Leaders? Aug 2004 Eddie Hammett
Bits and Pieces to Help with Deacon Ministry Sept. 2004 Eddie Hammett
Helpful Tips for Deacons When Transitioning a Church Oct. 2004 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry That Impacts During the Holidays Nov. 2004 Eddie Hammett
Finding God in Unexpected Places, Faces and Situations Dec. 2004 Eddie Hammett
Revitalizing Your Deacon Ministry in 2005 Jan. 2005 Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry in a Missional Church Feb. 2005 Eddie Hammett
The Power of Relationships Mar. 2005 Eddie Hammett
Creative Ideas for Outreach April.2005 Eddie Hammett
Becoming a Missional Leader May 2005 Eddie Hammett
Creating a Welcoming Enviornment June 2005 Eddie Hammett
Transfers, Transplants and Tests July 2005 Eddie Hammett
What Going on With Church Membership? July 2005 Eddie Hammett

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