COCW Deacon Training

Ordained deacons possess a gift for ministry and a passion for love, justice and service. They connect the church with the neediest, most neglected, and most marginalized of God’s children.

In this program be you’ll provide deaconate training that is rich in compassion and justice. Your guidance will impact your community and will help your community members discover and develop their faith.

COCW Deacons are persons called by God, authorized by the church, and ordained by a bishop to serve a lifetime ministry of Word and Service to their community and congregation. Deacons are teachers, leaders, and Congregation of Christ Worldwide then let’s get started with your mission and journey.

COCW Deacon Training Curriculum

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Deaconate

Lesson 2: Decision Making and the Will of God

Lesson 3: Catechism - Part 1

Lesson 4: Understand Your Work as a Deacon

Lesson 5: Money Matters

Lesson 6: Catechism - Part 2

Lesson 7: Deacon Administration

Lesson 8: Forgiveness

Lesson 9: Catechism - Part 3

The Three Building Blocks Needed to Build a Relationship During Counseling
How to Empathize with Others
Use Appropriate Non-Verbal Communication

Lesson 10: The Church Needs Servant Models

Lesson 11: Anger

Lesson 12: Deacons Model Growth Toward Mature Faith

Lesson 13: Catechism - Part 4

Lesson 14: Deacons Model Christian Family Life

Lesson 15: Depression

Lesson 16: Catechism - Part 5

Lesson 17: Deacons Model Personal and Public Morality

Lesson 18: Addictions

Lesson 19: Deacons Model a Life Accepted by God

Lesson 20: Death

Lesson 21: Deacons Model Ministry as Partners

Lesson 22: Grief and Loss

Lesson 23: Deacons Model Care for Families

Lesson 24: Bitterness

Lesson 25: Deacons Model Proclamation of the Gospel

Lesson 26: Domestic Violence

Lesson 27: Deacons Model Christian Leadership

Lesson 28: Fear and Anxiety

Lesson 29: Serve as a Partner with Your Pastor

Lesson 30: Divorce

Lesson 31: Translate Qualifications into Service

Lesson 32: Self-Esteem

Lesson 33: Sharpen Your Skills for Deacon Service

Lesson 34: Spiritual Warfare

Lesson 35: Become a Caring Witness

Lesson 36: Abortion

Lesson 37: Support Your Church and Denomination

Lesson 38: Aging

Lesson 39: Grow as a Christian Steward

Lesson 40: Burnout

Lesson 41: Magnify Christ in Your Home

Lesson 42: Adultery

Lesson 43: Know the How and Why of Deacon Work

Lesson 44: Workaholism

Review

Final Examination

Ordination to the Deaconate