Broadman Church Manual

A comprehensive guide to the nature and work of the church, including pastor, staff members, and planning the total church program.

An indispensable interdenominational tool for planning and conducting religious services. Order of worship, baptism, Lord's Supper, wedding, funeral, ordination, and much more.

The models of church government discussed are the Plural Elder-led Congregational model, the Single Elder-led Congregational model, the Democratic Congregational model, the Episcopal model, and the Presbyterian model.

A look at the nature, officers, doctrines, ordinances, government, discipline, and duties of a Baptist church organization.

Divided opinion on the topic of this book has caused controversy in Baptist history and life. Most Baptist individuals and churches have strongly opposed women deacons. Some Baptist associations have even disfellowshipped churches that have approved women deacons. And women in general have been suppressed by many recent actions of the Southern Baptist Convention, thereby affecting women deacons. However, thousands of Baptist churches include women in their deacon bodies and find that they make invaluable contributions. The book presents arguments on both sides of the topic, but lands squarely in support of women deacons.

A combination of practical guidance and inspiration on character, relationship to church and pastor, stewardship, missions and more.