“Little “d” Deacons: Servants Without a Title” by Jerry McGowin, a book about humility and service, is now available for purchase
Do we always expect to be respected and served because of our titles? How often do we think that our titles give us the license to always be treated with high respect and honor? What does “having power” mean? Does it mean to be served? Or does it mean to serve?
Nowadays, some demand so much because they think they deserve it considering their titles, positions, and status. It is in His Word, that “the King of kings came to serve and not to be served”. How do we reconcile the arrogance and pride of today with yesterday’s grace and kindness that led people to serve? Do we remind our hearts of that long-forgotten humility?
The title of this book is “Little “d” Deacons: Servants Without a Title,” which may surprise some. The title deacon conjures up images of a well-respected, adored individual in the minds of most active churchgoers. The term “deacon” is commonly thought of as an honorary title.
Since the formation of deacons in the Book of Acts, the term “deacon” has shifted from a descriptor of the profession to a title, much like in aristocratic England. This is a deliberate analogy. In the early Church, this was not the case.
Unfortunately, many deacons have evolved into titled rather than servant men. This little book is a simple plea for God’s deacons to rise up and reject the title of deacon in favor of returning to the Biblical mandate for deacons and constructing a framework for God’s Revival Fire through their good works.
The book is now available for purchase via our bookstore https://authorreputationpress.com/products/little-d-deacons.