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The Reformed churches have always held the office of deacon as essential to the life of the church. Following the pattern of Acts 6, our churches have sought “men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom” to serve the physical needs of the church so that elders can devote themselves to “prayer and the ministry of the word.”

We place a high priority on this office, yet little has been written about the work of the deacon. As a deacon myself, I often want to hear more from the wisdom of the ages on how to serve well.

So I began compiling a bibliography of readings in the Reformed diaconate. I share it here in hopes that it helps others, and that readers will suggest more resources I should read.

I have maintained the site since October 2015. It now collects more than sixty readings, alongside occasional notes in the blog on the theology and practice of the office.

This is a personal project of Tim Hopper. It is not affiliated with any church or denomination.

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Acknowledgements

Header photo of Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina.