{"product_id":"exemplars-deacons-as-servant-and-spiritual-leaders-paperback","title":"Exemplars: Deacons as Servant and Spiritual Leaders - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Allen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarol Younger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Do Deacons Need to Be?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Do Deacons Need to Know?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Do Deacons Need to Do?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Vestal\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of the Eula Mae and John Baugh Center for Baptist Leadership and the Distinguished University Professor of Baptist Leadership at Mercer University. He has served as a pastor and in leadership with a number of denominational, ecumenical, and institutional organizations. From 1996 to 2012 he was executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. He is the author of five books, including \u003ci\u003eBeing the Presence of Christ: A Vision for Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e. Daniel and his wife, Earlene, live in Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth (Libby) Allen\u003c\/b\u003e served for 17 years with Admissions for McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, and was ordained as a deacon in 1986. Libby has also served on boards for Baptist News Global and Passport, Inc. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Loyd Allen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth (Libby) Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e is the administrative coordinator for the Eula Mae and John Baugh Center for Baptist Leadership at Mercer University. She served for 17 years with Admissions for McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, and was ordained as a deacon in 1986. Libby has also served on boards for Baptist News Global and Passport, Inc. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Loyd Allen. \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Vestal\u003c\/strong\u003e is the director of the Eula Mae and John Baugh Center for Baptist Leadership and the Distinguished University Professor of Baptist Leadership at Mercer University. He has served as a pastor and in leadership with a number of denominational, ecumenical, and institutional organizations. From 1996 to 2012 he was executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. He is the author of five books, including \u003ci\u003eBeing the Presence of Christ: A Vision for Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e. Daniel and his wife, Earlene, live in Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756843004211,"sku":"9781573128766","price":27.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/P2XheSryA9781573128766.webp?v=1764406733","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/exemplars-deacons-as-servant-and-spiritual-leaders-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}