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Deacon Leadership Training

Practical, biblical training to help deacon teams understand their responsibilities, manage church projects, and work together in serving the needs of the congregation.

  • Created for deacon teams, pastors, and church leaders
  • Practical, biblical training for effective deacon ministry

Deacon Leadership Training

Practical, biblical training to help deacon teams understand their responsibilities, manage church projects, and work together in serving the needs of the church.

  • Created for deacon teams, pastors, and church leaders

  • Practical, biblical training for effective deacon ministry

"Our pastor said he is really enjoying it. The deacons' wives have been attending as well. I'm getting a lot of feedback from everyone. I think this training is just what we needed. Thank you so much."

Darrell V., Lead Deacon

COURSE OUTCOMES

What You'll Learn

Learn how deacons can understand their work biblically, manage complex ministry projects, and function together as an effective spiritual team.

Biblical Deacon Work

Learn how Acts 6 defines what deacons are called to do and how they identify tasks to accomplish for the church.

Managing Church Projects

Gain practical principles for organizing and managing ministry projects within the church.

Deacon Qualifications

Study the biblical qualifications for deacons from 1 Timothy 3 in light of the work of deacons outlined in Acts 6.

Deacons as a Team

Discover how deacons can communicate, make decisions, and carry out their work more effectively as a unit.
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Course Session Summary

Group study sessions are identified below. Lecture videos, instructor guides, and participant handouts are provided for each session. All videos are streamed through the course website, and all study materials are provided as downloadable PDFs. For more details, select "View Full Course Schedule" button below.

Session 1: The Administrative Core of Deacon Work

Review the creation of the office of deacon from Acts 6 and the administrative core of deacon work.

Session 2: How Deacons Decide What to Do

Identify the full work of the church found in the 7 Pillars model and understand how deacons decide what tasks to accomplish based on that model.

Session 3: Understanding Projects

Build a basic framework for understanding church projects and the practical demands involved in completing them well.

Session 4-6: Managing Projects, Parts 1-3

Study practical principles for managing projects from beginning to end, including planning, organization, follow-through, and completion.

Session 7: Deacon Qualifications

Examine the biblical qualifications for deacons from 1 Timothy 3 in the light of deacon roles and responsibilities discussed in the course.

Session 8: How Deacons Function as a Team

Learn how deacons can work together effectively, communicate well, choose leaders, and carry out their responsibilities as a spiritual team.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

For Deacon Teams, Pastors, and Church Leaders

This course is built for churches that want deacons to understand their biblical work and serve with greater clarity, unity, and effectiveness.

Deacon Teams

For deacon bodies that want practical, biblical training to help them work together more effectively.

Pastors

For pastors who want to train, strengthen, or better organize the deacon ministry in the church.

Church Leaders

For church leaders who want a clearer understanding of how deacons can help carry out practical ministry responsibilities.
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Course Syllabus

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ABOUT your instructor

Dr. Moore's Deacon Ministry Story

Dr. Moore has served in Baptist churches for 28 years as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, lead deacon, and four-time pastor. His experience gives him firsthand insight into the practical needs, responsibilities, and challenges deacons face as they serve the church. Combined with years of study in biblical church structure and ministry, that experience shapes a practical, biblically focused course for training deacon teams.

about your instructor

Dr. Moore's Deacon Ministry Story

Dr. Moore has served in Baptist churches for 28 years as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, lead deacon, and four-time pastor. His experience gives him firsthand insight into the practical needs, responsibilities, and challenges deacons face as they serve the church. Combined with years of study in biblical church structure and ministry, that experience shapes a practical, biblically focused course for training deacon teams.
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An online course to help deacon teams understand their responsibilities, handle church projects, and serve the church more effectively.

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$129
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Common questions

Are sample instructor and student guides available?

Absolutely! Find a sample instructor guide here and a sample student guide here.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for deacon teams, pastors, current deacons, prospective deacons, and church leaders who want practical, biblical training for deacon ministry.

What does the course cover?

The course covers the administrative core of deacon work, how deacons decide what to do, best practices for managing church projects, deacon qualifications from 1 Timothy 3, and how deacons function as a team.

Are group study materials included?

Yes. The course includes lecture videos, instructor guides, and participant handouts for the group study sessions. All course materials are provided online. Videos are streamed through the course, and study guides are provided as downloadable PDFs that may be printed as needed.

Is this course for individual or group study?

This course is designed for group training. Individuals may enroll and watch the videos, but the instructor guides and participant handouts are built primarily for a deacon team studying the material together.

What payment options are available?

One-time payment and monthly payment options are available.

How soon can I start?

Access begins immediately after enrollment.

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