Gospel Training for Deacons: Equipping Servant Leaders

Every church needs people to take the lead in serving the practical needs of the congregation. In Gospel Training for Deacons, Robert H. Thune is intentional about training deacons by grounding them in the gospel of grace, giving them the tools for spiritual formation, and biblical direction for their role. Taking a biblical and practical approach to training deacons, this resource will shape future leaders at the heart level for their calling to serve the church. Thune helps churches develop deacons who know their own heart and how the good news of the gospel applies to it and cultivate a sense of "gospel fluency" so that they can live the gospel out in community. Whether used in one-on-one discipleship or in a small group setting, this study will give deacons the biblical foundation for their service in the church of Jesus Christ to faithfully serve.
• Spiritual formation combined with biblical teaching about what it means to be a deacon.
• Discussion questions, space for journaling, and practical application exercises help to move information from head to heart.
• An invaluable aid to pastors in leadership development.

Publisher: New Growth Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781645074373

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Robert H. Thune, MA (Reformed Theological Seminary), is the lead pastor of Coram Deo, a gospel-centered church he planted in 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska, after serving as a megachurch college pastor and a Campus Crusade staff member. He is the coauthor of The Gospel-Centered Life, The Gospel-Centered Life for Teens, and The Gospel-Centered Community, and the author of Gospel Eldership.

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“The office of deacon is one of the most significant and yet overlooked roles in the church. In this book, Bob Thune not only casts a biblical vision for the office of deacon, but he also guides readers through a process that cultivates the character befitting the office. Our church has used Gospel Eldership for years and I can’t wait to use Gospel Training for Deacons.”  Jeremy Treat, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Reality LA, Los Angeles, CA; adjunct professor of theology, Biola University; author of Seek First