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Considering the deacon rotation system

 

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It has been my privilege to help a number of Southern Baptist churches as a consultant. I have found dedicated servants of God who are deacons in all of the churches. Practically all of these servant leaders have been supporters of their pastor and involved in ministry.

In several of the churches, some deacons “burn out” because of health reasons and job responsibilities. As a church consultant I have recommended to several churches that they consider implementing such an approach.

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