Readings in the Reformed Diaconate

A bibliography of readings on the ancient office of deacon.

The Notebook

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They Must Not Be Double-Tongued
John Lorimer on the danger of insincerity in the deacon.
2025 Apr
Strengthening Diaconal Ministry Through Presbytery Committees
How Presbytery Diaconal Committees can promote and encourage diaconal work within their presbyteries.
2024 May
Letter to a New Deacon
Words of encouragement and wisdom for a newly ordained deacon.
2022 Nov

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1 Timothy 3:8-13

Paul the Apostle · Article

A Presbyterian Approach to Mercy Ministry

Nathan Trice · Article

A Proposed Job Description for a Deacon

A. G. Edwards · Article

William Shishko

A Training Program for Deacons

William Shishko · Article

Acts 6

Luke the Evangelist · Article

R. Dean Anderson Jr.

Are Deacons Members of the Session?

R. Dean Anderson Jr. · Article

ARP Form of Government: Deacons and the Diaconate

Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church · book-length

Board of Deacons at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square

Balancing Sensitivity and Stewardship in Diaconal Assistance

Board of Deacons at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square · Article

Archibald Alexander Allison

Biblical Qualifications for Elders and Deacons

Archibald Alexander Allison · Article

Deacons and/or Trustees?

Roger Schmurr · Article

God's Gift of Deacons

Ronald Pearce · Article

Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence: A Practical Guide to Walking with Low-Income People

Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert, Katie Casselberry · book-length