![]() This volume both educates and challenges the reader to think about the ministry of service as fulfilled by deacons. Marvin McMickle offers to the church a book that will help us serve God in this present age. I highly recommend." as reviewed on Book Bargains & Previews Personally, I feel the book can be applied to the church at large, not just black Baptist congregations. The book is well-written, purposeful, and pertinent to the church today. McMickle speaks to the black Baptist church in a relevant, timely manner. ![]() It is full of useful suggestions that provide important information in helping the church and ministry to grow and flourish." ≻ Keep it close as you model servanthood deacon ministry that is certain to lead churches into a more effective ministry in a 21st century world." ≾dward Hammett, deacon consultant & author of Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60, " Deacons in the Black Baptist Church is an excellent and timely text for the men and women who provide leadership in their churches. It is obvious the author knows his audience well for he does not dodge any controversial issue but rather walks into them with faith, courage, boldness and biblical and historical evidence. " Deacons in Today's Black Baptist Church informs, inspires, encourages and challenges deacons of any race. All Baptists could benefit from reading his two chapters that discuss women in ministry, and by extension sexism, in congregational life." ≻aptist Studies Bulletin, September 2010 "Many readers will appreciate how McMickle addresses several hot button issues with a straightforward and scholarly yet gentle approach that is too often absent in the life of Baptist congregations.
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