Officer Training & Tools
First-Term Recommended Reading
These select resources will help you navigate the holy offices of Elder and Deacon.
God grant you to take the call seriously, mature in service, and become competent to prepare others for the call.
Elders
YEAR 1
Gospel Eldership by Robert H. Thune
The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Witmer
YEAR 2
Instruments in the Redeemers Hands by Tripp
Church Discipline by Jonathan Leeman
YEAR 3
Finding Faithful Elders & Deacons. T. Anyabwile
Discipling by Mark Dever
Further Development
Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch
Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into Everyday Life by Jeff Vanderstelt
Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus by Jeramie Rinn
Deacons
YEAR 1
Overview of the Diaconate by Rev. Spotts (mp3)
Ministries of Mercy by Timothy Keller
Not Just a Soup Kitchen by David S. Apple
YEAR 2
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor by Corbett & Fikkert
Instruments in the Redeemers Hands by Paul Tripp
YEAR 3
Finding Faithful Elders & Deacons by Thabiti M. Anyabwile
Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into Everyday Life by Jeff Vanderstelt
Further Development
The New Testament Deacon by Alexander Strauch
The Ministry of Mercy for Today by Peter Y. de Jong
Merciful: The Opportunity and Challenge of Discipling the Poor Out of Poverty by Randy Nabors
Tangible: Making God Known Through Deeds of Mercy and Words of Truth by Chris Sicks
Topical Articles & Media
Article (A) ; Book (B) ; Video (V) ; Audio Recording (R)
Pastoral Review
“Recommendations for Conducting Effective Pastoral Reviews” by Rev. Michael Spotts
Ordination
Prayer
“How to Conduct Informal Prayer Meetings” by Rev. Spotts
FINANCIAL CRISES
VISITING THE SICK & SUFFERING
BEREAVEment
Caring for Those Who Remain by Adolf Hansen
