{"product_id":"unexpected-consequences-the-diaconate-renewed-paperback","title":"Unexpected Consequences: The Diaconate Renewed - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusanne Watson Epting\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA critical look at the diaconate in the Episcopal Church\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTimes change, and the Order of Deacons in the Episcopal Church has not remained static. While the book seeks to update contemporary knowledge about deacons, it also shows how the diaconate may be well positioned to lead the church into change that cuts across governance, formation, and ministry. While the institutional church struggles with its structure and purpose, working to change its reality and perception, the book suggests that there are diaconal leaders who have been working all along for this kind of change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book chronicles ways in which one church order has grown, matured, adapted, adjusted, and is as effective as it is because of its dynamic nature. It is hoped that other orders might learn from the importance of being adaptable, contextual, and baptismal, while highlighting the primary lens deacons look through as they seek to fulfill what the church has called them to do.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8.9 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757869924640,"sku":"9780819229793","price":31.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/eada1cb4f166d1750767d897e550c9fd.webp?v=1780113639","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/unexpected-consequences-the-diaconate-renewed-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}