These are resources only. I do not necessarily endorse or agree with everything you will read here, but offer them for you to do your own research and make your own decisions about deacon ministry in your local congregation.
Eddie Hammett
Deacon Ministry Models For Your Review:
Deacon Ministry Structure for MacArthur Blvd – Irving Tx - http://www.mbbcirving.org/index.php?id=316
Deacon Ministry Teams – Wieuca Road Baptist, Atlanta, GA
http://www.wieuca.org/deacon
West Conroe Baptist Church, Conroe, TX – Team Based http://www.wcbc.us/wcb/ministries
Deacon Care Ministry for Mud Creek Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC
www.caringwithyou.org
“Gift-Based Deacon Ministry” - http://www.crestwoodbaptist.org/index.php/view/Content-Main/page/deacons.html
Deacon Ministry Newsletters for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship –
http://www.thefellowship.info/deacon
Lillington Baptist Church Deacon Ministry – Lillington, NC http://www.lillingtonbaptist.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=41153&PID=581811
Deacon Family Ministry - http://www.fbchinesvillega.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=43878&PID=620680&Style=
“Applying Spiritual Gifts to Deacon Ministry” by Eddie Hammett - http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A=151011&M=200017,00.html
Deacon Ministry – Biblical and Historical Background
Deacon Ministry – Leland Baptist Church, Leland, NC http://www.fbcleland.org/deacons.asp
“Deacons Should Be Servants and Prayer Partners” by Jim Henry http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=2398
Lillington Baptist Church Deacon Ministry – Lillington, NC http://www.lillingtonbaptist.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=41153&PID=581811
Jim Henry Urges Pastors and Deacons to Pursue Unity –
http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=24977
“Baptist Women Deacons” by Charles DeWeese – Baptist Historical Commission
http://www.baptisthistory.org/contissues/deweese3.htm
“Ministry of Women Deacons” http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-6661535/Women-ministry-and-identity-establishing.html
“Women, Ministry and Identity” - http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NXG/is_1_42/ai_n19311256/pg_6
Deacon Wives by Diana Davis, Lifeway, 2009 http://www.lifeway.com/e2/shop/?R=826627
“The Ministry of Baptist Deacons” by Ken Hemphill http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=27180
“Suggestions for Deacon ordination” – Resources for review http://www.cobaptist.org/deacon%20ordination.htm
Deacon Ministry Tools for Ministry - http://www.absc.org/LeadershipResources/p/1105/Key/Edit/ContentID/2405/Deacons/p/3145/Default.aspx
The Ministry of Elder Rule in Southern Baptist Life
“Elder Rule and Southern Baptist Polity” by Robert Wring – Published article Journal for Theology and Ministry, Spring 2005 http://baptistcenter.com/11%20Wring%20Revision.pdf
The Emerging Role of Elders Edition of NetResults Magazine www.netresults.org November/December 2006 Includes articles : “A New Look at An Old Office”; “Elders and the Great Disconnect”; The Disciples Approach to Elders”; “Elders in Baptist Life”; Is there a Place in the 21st Century Church for Elders”; …….
Deacon Ministry Teams
Deacon Ministry Team – Wieuca Road Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA http://www.wieuca.org/deacon
“Developing Deacon Ministry Teams – Powerpoint presentation by John Temple and Larry Garner - order deacon manual and leader’s guide at www.cmdpub.com http://www.tarriverba.com/clientImages/20871/PowerPointPresentations/developingdeaconministryteams .ppt - - Cached
Deacon Ministry Skill Sets/Training Resources
Articles from Center for Baptist Studies - http://www.centerforbaptiststudies.org/localchurch/
Deacon Ministry Tools for Ministry - http://www.absc.org/LeadershipResources/p/1105/Key/Edit/ContentID/2405/Deacons/p/3145/Default.aspx
Best Practices Learning packets from Building Church Leaders of Christianity Today and Leadership journal – info on constitution and by laws, pastor/staff job descriptions, building ministry teams, funeral service planning, church staff evaluations etc. http://www.buildingchurchleaders.com/downloads/bestchurchpractices/
Baptist Start Resources from FBC Tallahassee Florida – an array of articles on various aspects of church life. I do not necessarily endorse all the articles or perspectives but they provide a great resource for your church decision making process http://www.baptiststart.com/deacon.htm
“The Ministry of Baptist Deacons” by Ken Hemphill http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=27180
“Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry” – Deacon Rotation and Various Models Overviewed” – Guidelines for Deacon Officers by Bob Sheffield - http://www.flbaptist.org/images/Deacons/Organizing%20for%20Effective%20Deacon%20Ministry.pdf
Listing of Deacon Ministry Training Resources - http://www.flbaptist.org/images/PDFS/DandF/2006%20D_F%20Deacon%20Ministry%20Resources.pdf
Deacon Ministry Covenant Model – FBC Norfolk, VA http://www.firstnorfolkdeacons.org/client_files/File/Deacon_Covenant.pdf
Unleashing the Power of Deacon Led Ministry Teams Powerpoint from John Temple’s book - http://www.suncoastbaptist.com/clientimages/20925/deaconministryteams-lifeway.ppt
Deacon Servant Models in the Church By Henry Webb – Order at http://www.amazon.com/Deacons-Servant-Models-Henry-Webb/dp/0805424636
Deacon Wives by Diana Davis, Lifeway, 2009 http://www.lifeway.com/e2/shop/?R=826627
Order other deacon ministry resources at http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0,1701,M%253D200847,00.html
NEW DVD RESOURCE: The Deacon I Want To Be by Johnny Hunt, Lifeway, 2008
http://www.sampsonresources.com/A_NEW_SITE_DESIGN/Sampson_Resources_Johnny_Hunt_Deacon_I_Want_To_Be.asp
Strengthening Deacons for the 21st Century by Eddie Hammett – online training available at http://texas.e-quip.net/presentations/show/1403 3 one hour training sessions led by Eddie while he was conducting deacon consultant training for the Baptist Convention of Texas. Topics include – Form and Function of the Church and Deacon Ministry; Discerning Your Call and Giftedness; Overview of deacon ministry models etc. Based on Eddie’s workbook for deacons and congregations by the same title.
The Impact of Deacon Ministry view series of articles by Eddie Hammett published at http://biblicalrecorder.org/search.aspx?q=Eddie%20Hammett
Articles by Eddie that will be published in Lifeway Magazines in 2009
Printed articles by Eddie Hammett in Deacon Magazine – look for them online after publication dates
“As Generations Change Leadership Shifts Occur” by Edward Hammett, Deacon Magazine, Spring, 2009 Lifeway Christian Resources.
“Possible Shifts Facing Deacon Ministry in the Next Decade” by Edward Hammett, Deacon Magazine, Spring, 2009. Lifeway Christian Resources
“Navigating Through Worship Wars” by Eddie Hammett, Let’s Worship Magazine by Lifeway. Spring 2009
Updated 02/17/09
