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    7 Steps to Becoming an Acts 6 Deacon: How to Prepare for a Life of Service
    7 Steps to Becoming an Acts 6 Deacon: How to Prepare for a Life of Service
    7 Steps to Becoming an Acts 6 Deacon: How to Prepare for a Life of Service
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    7 Steps to Becoming an Acts 6 Deacon: How to Prepare for a Life of Service

    By Rev. Jonathan L. Watkins

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    Whether you’ve recently been selected to be a deacon or have been serving in the role for a number of years, you may wonder if you need to continue training.
    The Rev. Jonathan L. Watkins, who was a deacon in training at age sixteen and ordained at age twenty-one, highlights the various aspects of being a deacon and how to best serve your church in 7 Steps to Becoming an Acts 6 Deacon. Get answers to questions such as:
    • What are some important but rarely discussed aspects of being a deacon?
    • How can you create a positive relationship with your pastor?
    • What steps can you take to maintain a balanced ministry and home life?
    • Have you considered how your spouse and family will transition along with you to your leadership position?
    The author observes that training for a deacon should be ongoing and updated to enhance leadership skills in an ever-changing world, but opportunities to learn are often hard to find.
    Get the deep, practical guidance you need to stay relevant with church members before, during, and well after your ordination as a deacon.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateJan 8, 2024
    ISBN9798385012947
    7 Steps to Becoming an Acts 6 Deacon: How to Prepare for a Life of Service
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    Rev. Jonathan L. Watkins

    Rev. Jonathan L. Watkins having over three decades of leadership training in the church, community, corporate, and law enforcement settings. He received layered training from deacons and pastors, which allowed him to develop into an effective servant leader in local and international ministry. He has over four decades of leadership in ministry and is a pastor and the owner of a growth coach, mentoring, training, and wellness institute with a focus on both lay and senior leadership.

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