{"product_id":"9781573128766","title":"Exemplars: Deacons as Servant and Spiritual Leaders","description":"Who Do Deacons Need to Be?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Do Deacons Need to Know?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Do Deacons Need to Do?\u003cp\u003eThese three questions form the basis for \u003ci\u003eExemplars: Deacons as Servant and Spiritual Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e. They are designed to encourage robust conversation within diaconates as well as between deacons, clergy, and other laity. All of us grow spiritually as we listen and speak to one another with open minds and loving hearts. For deacons to reach their full potential as spiritual leaders, thoughtful and prayerful conversation must happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis workbook was born from years of pastoral experience and a growing conviction that congregational renewal must include lay renewal. Nearly every Baptist church has a diaconate, so it seems reasonable that if lay renewal is to happen, it must include deacon renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExemplars can be helpful as a study guide for an individual deacon or in a small group or retreat setting where deacons study together, hold one another accountable, and offer support for one another as they seek to be exemplars of Christ and servants of Christ's church.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smyth \u0026 Helwys Publishing, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055529115888,"sku":"9781573128766","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781573128766_p0.jpg?v=1763792938","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781573128766","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}