How important is the priesthood to you? Written especially for deacons, priest, and teachers, Even the Prophet Started Out As a Deacon explains the importance of that first priesthood ordination. In a fun and engaging way, Shane Barker uses examples form his own experience — stories of fishing, wrestling, backpacking, and more — to help young men to be the best they can be. It's a motivational book that young men — and their parents and leaders — will love to read again and again.Table of Contents:1. Racing the Ironman — The Power of Your Aaronic Priesthood Calling2. Ski Patrol On the Way — The Power of Preparation 3. Running With the Ball — The Power of Magnifying Your Calling 4. Hey, Snoopy's Nose Is Missing — The Power of Your Quorum 5. Baseball, Wrestling, and Backpacking — The Power of Being a Deacon 6. The Smallest Man In the Book of Mormon — The Power of Being a Teacher 7. Seeing Another Eagle Fly — The Power of Being a Priest 8. Fly Fishing, Cinnamon Rolls, and Rock 'n' Roll — The Power of Preparing for Your Mission 9. How to Clean a Campsite — The Power of Leadership 10. Winning Games and Rocking Philistines — The Power of the Aaronic Priesthood