What Do Deacons Do? (9Marks Church Questions)

by Juan R. Sanchez

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2022

Overview

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.

In this concise booklet, Juan Sanchez explains the essential role deacons play in the life of the church. He addresses topics such as why churches need deacons, how deacons carry out their role, who is eligible to be a deacon, and how diaconal service exemplifies the character of Christ. Valuable for church leaders and members alike, this resource helps readers understand what the Bible has to say about this important church office and why its ministry is indispensable.

Key Features

• Explores the essential role of deacons in church life
• Studies how the diaconal service points to the character of Christ
• Seeks to help readers understand what the Bible says about deacons and their relevance

Product Details

• Title: What Do Deacons Do?
• Author: Juan R. Sanchez
• Series: Church Questions
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 50
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Deacons
• ISBNs: 9781433579004, 9781433579035, 9781433579011, 9781433579028, 1433579006, 1433579030, 1433579014, 1433579022
• Resource ID: LLS:WHTDDCHRCHQSTNS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-26T17:05:16Z

About Juan R. Sanchez

Juan Sanchez (Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Assistant Professor of Christian theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Previously, he served as Preaching Pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sanchez serves as recording secretary for The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, is a council member of The Gospel Coalition, and is cofounder and president of Coalición por el Evangelio. He is involved in training pastors in the United States, Latin America, South America, and Europe.