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A Guide to Defining, Identifying, Developing, and Commissioning Deacons
by Jordan Elder · Redeemer Network & Ministry That Matters
Most of us inherited our picture of deacons more than we ever studied it. Developing Deacons In Your Church is a free workbook for pastors, elders, and ministry leaders who want to let the Scriptures, rather than our habits, shape what a deacon is and how a church should go about raising them up.
You should be able to hand it to a leader and have it walk them through the whole process we use at Redeemer, from the first invitation to the commissioning prayer. Inside you’ll find:
- A four-step process for developing deacons: invitation, clarification, examination, and commission
- An example schedule you can set to your church’s calendar
- Two study sessions on Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, with linked readings and discussion questions
- A congregational evaluation form for deacon candidates
- An order of service and prayer for commissioning new deacons