This is the best book on deacons I have come across in many years. It is well researched and has proven to be an excellent tool for training deacons, deaconesses and mothers. No diaconate training program would be complete without it." Dr. Michael S. Williams, Author of Christian Marriage, Choice or Chance? Pastor of St James Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA I am using this book for training my deacons. This book is mandatory reading for my deacons, and should be in the hands of every Baptist Church member." Dr. T.P. Fields, Author of 'With Christ, ' 'It Can Be Done, ' and Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Union City, CA