Deaconess Fran Jones has released this guidebook as her newest publication. This practical, informative guidebook gives deaconesses a hands-on approach offering such gems as:
How to develop trust among the congregation;
How to identify and select new deaconesses for the ministry offering a sound 12 Step approach;
How deaconesses can work more effectively with their deacons;
How the role of women in the church continues to change;
How to make positive changes for the benefit of all without infringing on the pastor's doctrinal or pastoral approach;
How to get over, under and around some of the typical stumbling blocks in today's church to create a wholesome and unified ministry;
How to identify and draw younger women into the deaconess ministry;
How to deal with egotism;
How to nurture and help heal the men of the church;
and many more pearls of wisdom!
