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Many Servants - by Ormonde Plater (Paperback)

Name: Many Servants - by Ormonde Plater (Paperback)
Brand: Cowley Publications
SKU: 1004453174
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Highlights

In this newly updated and revised introduction to the permanent diaconate, Plater includes a history of deacons in the early church, a survey of deacons from the Reformation to the present, stories of modern diaconal ministries, including first-hand accounts, and a discussion of the formation, training, and deployment of deacons.
About the Author: ORMONDE PLATER is a deacon in the Episcopal Church who has been active for many years in the renewal of the diaconate.
208 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Christian Church

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About the Book

A basic, essential text for discernment committees and commissions on ministry, and a comprehensive look at the vital ministry of the permanent diaconate in the church today.

Book Synopsis

In this newly updated and revised introduction to the permanent diaconate, Plater includes a history of deacons in the early church, a survey of deacons from the Reformation to the present, stories of modern diaconal ministries, including first-hand accounts, and a discussion of the formation, training, and deployment of deacons. This book is a basic, essential text for discernment committees and commissions on ministry, and a comprehensive look at a vital ministry in the church today.

About the Author

ORMONDE PLATER is a deacon in the Episcopal Church who has been active for many years in the renewal of the diaconate. A liturgical scholar and editor of Diakonia, Plater is the Archdeacon for the Diocese of Louisiana. The former president of the North American Association for the Diaconate, he served as deacon at St. Anna's Parish in New Orleans, Louisiana for over two decades.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 6.44 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)

Weight: .66 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Christian Church

Publisher: Cowley Publications

Theme: Administration

Format: Paperback

Author: Ormonde Plater

Language: English

Street Date: January 25, 2004

TCIN: 1004453174

UPC: 9781561012701

Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-7235

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.53 inches length x 6.44 inches width x 8.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.66 pounds

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