Jim Fuller is a minister, licensed professional counselor, author, and the founder and Executive Director of Pastoral Care, Inc., one of the largest ministries for pastors and churches in America. Through a lifetime of church work and serving as a deacon for over 45 years, and helping thousands of churches across America. Jim has personally witnessed churches who supports their pastor along with their vision are churches that are dynamic, powerful, and making a difference in their communities.

A "Holy Deacon" is one who brings glory and honor to God and to his/her church. This position is like no other and is immensely needed and valuable, especially in our day and hour. It is more than just conducting business; it is a special position and calling that helps accelerates the church moving forward in a godly direction with godly people.God wants the church to move forward according to His purpose. It should be an honor and privilege to serve as a deacon. When a deacon walks and demonstrates the characteristics of a godly servant, it is beautiful and powerful. 

In truth, most deacons are simply elected or appointed without any kind of training or guidelines on how to become an effective deacon. I believe some deacons are set apart and exhibit a standard of excellence in their role as a deacon, but unfortunately those qualities are not usually shared for others to learn. 

This is the reason why I have written this book. This book can be used in a training or teaching session with the pastor and deacons. It allows the pastor to share their expectations, openly discuss each area in this book, and how they can work together to improve their church and be a greater outreach to their community.

I pray that this book will encourage you to strive to be holy and acceptable before men and to faithfully serve your church. As you are serving, please remember you are not doing this for yourself but for the glory of God! God will anoint you and give you the wisdom when you need it.