An exceptional workbook guide to help aspiring and existing Deaconess clarify, detail and complete their mission using real life examples, Biblical references and tools to reveal successful methods to developing a strong Deaconess and Board. May be used as a self study or in group guided instruction.    This workbook by Fran Jones helps deaconess to develop their ministry and at the same time challenges young women to grow spiritually, In a very "hands on" way, this very dedicated author sets a classroom atmosphere that encourages even the most slothful deaconess to move to the next level of ministry. By utilizing Biblical accounts in a very pragmatic way, this workbook nudges deaconess from their often position in the pews to an active ministry among women. This workbook is designed to be used in tandem with The Making of a Deaconess handbook or as a separate study. This workbook is particulary helpful for deaconess who desire to move from mediocrity to meaningful ministry.

The Making of a Deaconess Workbook

Jones, Fran A.

Kinetic Group, Inc.

Deaconess Fran Jones has released this guidebook as her newest publication. This practical, informative guidebook gives deaconesses a hands-on approach offering such gems as: How to develop trust among the congregation; How to identify and select new deaconesses for the ministry offering a sound 12 Step approach; How deaconesses can work more effectively with their deacons; How the role of women in the church continues to change; How to make positive changes for the benefit of all without infringing on the pastor's doctrinal or pastoral approach; How to get over, under and around some of the typical stumbling blocks in today's church to create a wholesome and unified ministry; How to identify and draw younger women into the deaconess ministry; How to deal with egotism; How to nurture and help heal the men of the church; and many more pearls of wisdom!

Called Out to Step Up to a Deaconess Ministry : A 12 Step Program from Observation to Consecration

In The 21st Century Deaconess: Meeting the Urban Challenge, Deaconess Fran A. Jones and Pastor John L. McCoy, D.Min. come together to share their wisdom and experience in addressing one of the toughest challenges facing churches today, meeting the needs of young women in a way that is practical, compassionate, godly driven, and spiritually significant. This text is thoughtful and honest in the way it discusses the tools needed for progress. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the real-life issues affecting young women in urban communities and an outline for how to meet the practical needs of young women. Jones and McCoy make sure that deaconesses, from a Titus 2 mindset, understand that the call to deaconess ministry should not be taken lightly and that it extends way beyond the communion table.

The 21st Century Deaconess: Meeting the Urban Challenge

Religion & Spirituality

McCoy D.Min., John L.

Christian Books & Bibles

Highly Favored Publishing

In this highly-anticipated rerelease, Fran Jones revisits the most trying aspects of her life’s journey and invites readers to reflect on the painful experiences that shaped her deaconess ministry. She draws on these experiences to demonstrate the imperativeness of meeting the needs of today’s women in insightful, practical, spiritual, and professional ways. Now with book and workbook under one cover, she aims to equip deaconesses for work in the pews and in their communities.

The Making of a Deaconess: The Next Chapter

This book describes Fran Jones' journey in a way that encourages young women today. The evolution of this once very timid and frightened young mother is an amazing example of what God can do with one who is willing. In a candid and often poignant way, Fran Jones discusses her search for wholeness and how a real deaconess could have made a difference. This very insightful book is "must reading" for any woman aspiring to be used in God's service in any capacity. The Making of a Deaconess is a doctrinally sound book and belongs in every Christian library. 
Re-live the story that inspired the ministry. As a young, unmarried mother of two little girls, Fran Jones left life as she knew it in Charlotte, North Carolina some 35 years ago. She was enroute to Washington, DC with just $24 dollars to her name and pain in her bosom. She risks heavily to find healing despite the tragedies she encounters.

The Making of a Deaconess Handbook

Four-G Publishers