Booklist: Equipping Deacons
When Helping Hurts
by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
This book guides you toward a true understanding of poverty and what churches and individuals can do to make lasting changes in the lives of the poor, both globally and locally.
Order now from Chapters
Changing Times New Approaches, A Handbook for Deacons
by Jay VanGroningen
This book will help even experienced deacons discover new ideas for defining their work, developing their vision, working with needy families, helping greater numbers of people, welcoming and enfolding new members, and more.
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Beyond the Agenda
by Jessie Schut
This book is a great tool for opening devotions. It presents challenges for discussion and action. Topics include the importance of prayer, bible study and meditation.
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If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
by John Ortberg
This book is on Matthew 14 where Peter walks on the water. It is about experiencing the power of God in our life, achieving something, facing your fears.
Available from Christian Bookstores and Amazon.com
How to Mobilize Deacons
by Marlene Wilson
How to recruit, train and support volunteers in your church organization.
Published by Augsberg
Improving Your Serve
by Charles Swindoll
Guideline on developing a servant's heart; Biblical principles of growing servanthood.
Published by Word
Making of a Leader
by R. Clinton
Author identifies the six stages of leadership development and provides checkpoints for self evaluation. Published by Navpress
Values Driven Leadership
by Malphurs
Understanding and developing organizational core values.
Published by Baker
Leading the Family of God
by Paul Miller
Leadership in a church that is more in line with a family approach than a corporate structure model. Published by Herald
Prepare Your Church for the Future
by C. George
The concepts and practices of "meta church" mobilizing for tomorrow.
Published by Revell
