Author: Robert Smith

The purpose of this manual is to guide deacons in the profound but delightful ministry the Bible has defined for them.

The student guide is in workbook form.

The following topics are addressed:

• Important Philosophy of Ministry Issues
• Biblical Description of the Deacon's Ministry
• Biblical Qualifications for the Position of Deacons
• Victorious Living Under Imperfect Authority
• Responsibilities for Deacons
• Deacon's Care Ministry
• The Deacons' Meeting
• Case Studies

About the author:

Dr. Robert Smith (1929-2021) was a physician; Association of Certified Biblical Counselor’s board member, fellow; and member of the ACBC Academy. Dr. Smith was a conference speaker and co-founder, instructor, and counselor at Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries.  He authored The Christian Counselor’s Medical Desk Reference; Authority Issues; Fibromyalgia; Biblical Principles of Sex; Deacon Training Manual; and Life After Divorce as well as other works.