
Potomac Baptist Association offers deacon training once a month Jan, March, April and May. “Deacon University” will cover handling conflict in ministry, developing care skills, and developing church growth skills. The first class offered this year is January 17, 2015.
Each Saturday class is from 9 am to 5 pm and includes biblical teaching, application and practical exercises. Participants receive workbooks and handouts for follow-up and to share with the church. Lunch is included.
Jan. 17 — handling conflict in ministry
March 7 — developing care skills
April 11 — further development of care skills
May 9 — developing church growth skills
Classes will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Charles, 136 Stoddert Avenue, Waldorf, Maryland.
The cost is $25 per Saturday class. The fee may be paid on the day of the event, or mailed in advance to Potomac Baptist Association, 8468 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637. Fees may be paid for each individual class or in advance for all of the sessions.
Register online at http://potomacbaptist.net. The deadline has been extended to Jan. 15, 2015.