Deacon Ministry: Helpful books
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Books are listed by workshop topic and may relate to more than one workshop.
The Art of Listening
Beyond Casseroles: Offering Support Creatively


Other resources
Margaret Cooke with Elizabeth Putman—Ways You Can Help. New York: Warner Books, 1996.Donna Pinsoneault—Attracting & Managing Volunteers. Linguori, MO: Linguori Publications, 2001.
Deacons and Pastors: The Pastoral Care Team

Other resources
Marlene Wilson—How to Mobilize Church Volunteers. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1983.Deacon Spirituality and Commitment
Offering Support During Grief and Loss


Other resources
James E. Miller—How Can I Help?/What Will Help Me?Fort Wayne, IN: Willowgreen, 1994.Wengerd, Sara—A Healing Grief: Walking with Your Friend Through Loss. Scottsdale, PA: Herald Press, 2002.
Answering the Call
Suzanne G. Farnham, et al.—Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in Community. Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, 2002.
Michael J. Himes—Doing the Truth in Love: Conversations about God, Relationships, and Service. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1995.