2009-08-19T17:57:32-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/deacons/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206:1-7&version=NIV 2009-08-19T17:57:32-05:00 To be more efficient in their charity work and to free up evangelists to preach the Gospel, the early church set up deacons to handle the everyday logistics of church life. http://churchgrowth.org/cgi-cg/webstore/ec.cgi?page=leader.html&frame=yes&cart_id=p1194556104_487 2007-11-08T16:46:08-05:00 There's a need for leadership in every area of life. Find resources for training, to help identify your leadership style, sharpen your skills, manage time, empower volunteers, organize deacon ministry, structure your church for team ministry, capture the power of vision, and more!