The Presbyterian Deacon, Updated Edition: An Essential Guide, Revised for the New Form of Government

About the Author\nEarl S.
Johnson, Jr., is an adjunct professor of religion at Siena College and
a regular columnist for Presbyterian Outlook. Now retired, he was
previously Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Johnstown, New York. He is
the author of several books, including Selected to Serve, Second Edition, The
Presbyterian Deacon, The Presbyterian Trustee, and Witness without
Parallel: Eight Biblical Texts That Make Us Presbyterian.\nNewly updated for the revised Directory for Worship.\nIn this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr., explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion of women and offers innovative ways to incorporate the ministry of deacons into the larger ministry of the church. Fully updated based on the revised Directory for Worship, this book is invaluable for new deacons preparing for their roles, while also helping pastors and leaders who are training prospective deacons.