Minister of Mercy: The New Testament Deacon

by Alexander Strauch

Publisher:

Lewis and Roth

, 1992

Overview

The New Testament Deacon is a fresh, ground-breaking study expounding all the New Testament texts on deacons.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Yet church shepherds today desperately need the deacons to relieve them from the many practical care needs essential to shepherding a flock so that the shepherds can attend more fully to teaching, guarding, and leading the whole flock.” (Page 12)

“Good leaders always distinguish themselves by their ability to skillfully confront troublesome issues and to be decisive. In fact, confronting problems is a major part of leadership responsibility. Fearful leaders who refuse to confront problems have demoralized many churches and organizations. Running away from problems creates worse problems.” (Page 18)

“The major distinguishing characteristic of the New Testament church is the centrality of proclaiming and teaching the Word of God.” (Pages 23–24)

“The shepherds of God’s precious flock must understand that prayer is the shepherds’ work, and that it requires time and energy. Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, once cautioned, ‘Do not be so busy with the work of Christ (or anything else) that you have no strength left for praying. True prayer requires strength.’” (Page 21)

“As long as the deacons enable the shepherds of the church to carry out their primary duties, and as long as the deacons minister to the congregation’s welfare needs, they are doing their job.” (Page 43)

Product Details

• Title: Minister of Mercy: The New Testament Deacon
• Author: Alexander Strauch
• Publisher: Lewis and Roth
• Print Publication Date: 1992
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Deacons › Biblical teaching
• Resource ID: LLS:gs_strauch_ntd
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:41:40Z

About Alexander Strauch

Alexander Strauch was raised in New Jersey and converted to Christ at a Bible camp in New York State. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado Christian University and went on to earn his Master's in Divinity degree from Denver Seminary. For over forty years he has served as an elder at Littleton Bible Chapel near Denver, Colorado. Additionally, he has taught philosophy and New Testament literature at Colorado Christian University. A gifted Bible teacher and popular speaker, Mr. Strauch has helped thousands of churches worldwide through his expository writing ministry. He is the author of Biblical Eldership, The New Testament Deacon, Men and Women: Equal Yet Different, The Hospitality Commands, Agape Leadership (with Robert L. Peterson), Meetings That Work, Leading with Love, Love or Die: Christ's Wake-up Call to the Church and If You Bite and Devour One Another.