Hunt or Henry first?

Pastors call us with the same question: should we start with Johnny Hunt or Jim Henry? If this deacon body has not trained together on video, start with Hunt. If the men already serve and the need is character or partnership with the pastor, Henry is the right next step. Many churches run Hunt first, then Henry. This is not a contest between teachers. It is which series matches the room.

Start with Johnny Hunt

Choose *The Deacon I Want To Be* when the body is new, mixed with veterans and rookies, or has never walked through worthiness, work, wife, worship, walk, and witness in one pass.

Six sessions, about 30 minutes each. The pastor should be in the room. For a meeting-by-meeting plan, see how a deacon body runs the series in six meetings.

If you already have STREAMALL, you can watch one Hunt session before you order a kit. A kit still gives you the workbook and leader guide for the class.

When to use Jim Henry, character

Choose *Deacons Growing in Character and Commitment* when the men already serve and need a reset on how they live while they serve. Wisdom, walk, word, wealth, wife, and watch.

Six sessions:

1. The Deacon and His Wisdom. A God-wise man in a street-smart world.
2. The Deacon and His Walk. Discretion that keeps respect.
3. The Deacon and His Word. Standing tall for the deep truths of God.
4. The Deacon and His Wealth. Handling God's provision God's way.
5. The Deacon and His Wife. Love and care for your greatest asset.
6. The Deacon and His Watch. Steadying the ship in conflict.

Henry filmed this for deacons who know the job and need the character to match it.

When to use Jim Henry, partnership

Choose *Deacons: Partners in Ministry and Growth* when the question is partnership with the pastor, not personal character alone. It is the companion series, not a rival to Hunt.

Six sessions:

1. Partners in Purpose and Calling. Biblical origins of deacon ministry.
2. Partners in Following Christ. Biblical qualifications.
3. Partners in Ministry to People in Need. Discovering needs and ministering hands-on.
4. Partners in Ministry to the Pastor and Staff. Supporting the pastor for effective leadership.
5. Partners in Spiritual Growth. Growing in faith and leading by example.
6. Partners in Growing the Church. Reaching people and building the church.

Run this when pastor and deacons need to pull in the same direction.

An order you can say out loud

1. Hunt for the first pass through deacon training.
2. Growing in Character the next time the body needs a character emphasis.
3. Partners in Ministry when serving with the pastor is the main need.

One series at a time. Finish one before you stack another on the calendar.

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