Dr. Steve Lemke has written a helpful piece on the different ways that deacons can help their pastors. He encourages deacons to: be problem solvers; be servants; be companions in ministry; be prayer partners; be consistent; be encouragers; be trusted confidants and friends; be positive men of faith. In his article, Lemke speaks to each …
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As The Three Tables study argues, the single greatest way for deacons to serve the Table of the Pastor is to assist him in ministering to and caring for the families of the church. Most pastors would likely say that this assistance is most helpful and most appreciated. I certainly would. Many churches in the …
Dr. Darrell Paulk, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dublin, Georgia, has shared with me the way that he and the deacons have decided to embrace The Table of the Pastor from The Three Tables Model. My thanks to Dr. Paulk for sending this. I think this is well-thought-out and a helpful example of how …
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A letter from 1810 describes the importance and impact a faithful deacon can have on his pastor.
