Unexpected Consequences by Susanne Watson Epting, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Times change, and the Order of Deacons in the Episcopal Church has not remainedstatic. While the book seeks to update contemporary knowledge about deacons, it alsoshows how the diaconate may be well positioned to lead the church into change that cutsacross governance, formation, and ministry. While the institutional church struggles withits structure and purpose, working to change its reality and perception, the book suggeststhat there are diaconal leaders who have been working all along for this kind of change. 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 otherorders 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 thechurch has called them to do. For the 3, 000 deacons active in the Episcopal Church, plus those involved in diocesanschools for ministry, those considering a call to the diaconate, those engaged inEducation for Ministry, educators, and seminarians. | Unexpected Consequences by Susanne Watson Epting, Paperback | Indigo Chapters