"Deaconesses in Europe and Their Lessons for America" by Jane M. Bancroft is a significant painting that explores the function of deaconesses in numerous European international locations and attracts treasured classes for the American context. Published in the overdue 19th century, Bancroft's book sheds light at the studies, contributions, and challenges faced by way of deaconesses in exclusive cultural and non-secular settings. The author affords an in depth examination of the origins and development of the deaconess motion, highlighting the methods wherein these dedicated girls have served their groups. Drawing from her observations and research, Bancroft emphasizes the nice impact of deaconesses in regions including healthcare, schooling, and social welfare. The book serves as both a historical account and a practical guide for the ones inquisitive about the established order and company of deaconess institutions. Bancroft's insights aren't best informative but also reflect her advocacy for the growth of deaconess work in America, suggesting that similar fashions can be tailored to deal with social wishes and demanding situations inside the United States.

Now presenting the 50th-anniversary edition of this best-selling classic in Judson Press's Work of the Church series! This Second Revised Edition of The Work of the Deacon & Deaconess features new and updated content, reflecting the evolving diversity of ministry in the diaconate. Fans will find time-honored material about the traditional roles of the deacon, as well as additional ideas for tailoring the deacon's work to the needs of a growing congregation and changing community. In particular, this second revised edition includes greater differentiation between the roles of deacon (male and female) and deaconess in churches that maintain a distinction in those ministries.

The Bible tells us God is good, yet how can we still believe when our lives are falling apart? Dr. Pritchard helps us search the Scriptures for hope and encouragement and invokes the comfort of our heavenly Father during hard times.

Going Public builds a theological case for why baptism is required for church membership, answers objections, and applies this theological vision to the local church’s practice of baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and church membership.