The Library

A curated bibliography of readings on the Reformed office of deacon — books, essays, reports, and primary sources.

52 readings

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Paul the Apostle · Article
Nathan Trice

A Presbyterian Approach to Mercy Ministry

Nathan Trice · Article
A. G. Edwards

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
Roger Schmurr

Deacons and/or Trustees?

Roger Schmurr · Article
Ronald Pearce

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
Nathan Trice

If You Are a Deacon

Nathan Trice · Article
Robert Cara

Justification of Ordained Office of Deacon Restricted to Qualified Males

Robert Cara · Article
Thomas E. Peck

Notes on Ecclesiology: The Deacon's Office

Thomas E. Peck · book-length
United Reformed Churches in North America

Office of Diaconate in the Churches

United Reformed Churches in North America · Article
Hugh Lynn

On Fasting, Death, and Joy: Reflections on My Upcoming Ordination

Hugh Lynn · Article

OPC Book of Church Order: Deacons

Orthodox Presbyterian Church · Article

PCA Book of Church Order: The Deacon

Presbyterian Church in America · book-length
Committee for the Central Diaconal Conference of Reformed Churches

Pointers for Elders and Deacons, Part 1

Committee for the Central Diaconal Conference of Reformed Churches · Article
Committee for the Central Diaconal Conference of Reformed Churches

Pointers for Elders and Deacons, Part 2

Committee for the Central Diaconal Conference of Reformed Churches · Article
Committee for the Central Diaconal Conference of Reformed Churches

Pointers for Elders and Deacons, Part 3

Committee for the Central Diaconal Conference of Reformed Churches · Article
Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Principles for the Ministry of Mercy

Orthodox Presbyterian Church · Report
Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Principles of Diaconal Ministry

Orthodox Presbyterian Church · Report
Tim Hopper

Promoting Happy Pastors

Tim Hopper · Article
William Shishko

Reforming the Diaconate, Part 1

William Shishko · Article
William Shishko

Reforming the Diaconate, Part 2

William Shishko · Article
William Shishko

Reforming the Diaconate, Part 3

William Shishko · Article
Ivan Davis et al.

Report of the Committee on Women in Church Office

Ivan Davis, Richard B. Gaffin Jr, Robert D. Knudsen, Gregory E. Reynolds · Report
Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Report of the Committee to Study the Principles of Diaconal Ministry

Orthodox Presbyterian Church · Report
Presbyterian Church in America

Report of the Subcommittee Diaconal Ministries

Presbyterian Church in America · Report
John L. Girardeau et al.

Report on the Diaconate

John L. Girardeau, Robert L. Dabney, Thomas E. Peck · Report

Resources for Deacons: Love Expressed through Mercy Ministries

Timothy Keller · book-length
Cornelis Van Dam

Some Old Testament Roots and Their Continuing Significance

Cornelis Van Dam · Article
George W. Knight III

The Biblical Foundation of the Diaconate

George W. Knight III · Article
R.C. Reed

The Deacon

R.C. Reed · Article

The Deacon: A Divine Right Office with Divine Uses

C. Nick Willborn · Article

The Deacon: The Biblical Roots and the Ministry of Mercy Today

Cornelis Van Dam · book-length
John Calvin

The Deacons

John Calvin · Article

The Deacons Handbook - A Manual of Stewardship

Gerard Berghoef, Lester DeKoster · book-length
James B. Ramsay

The Deaconship

James B. Ramsay · Article

The deaconship: a treatise, with suggestions for its revival in the Church of Scotland

John G. Lorimer · book-length
C. Nick Willborn

The Diaconate: God's Office of Temporal Affairs

C. Nick Willborn · Article
Christopher Hutchinson

The Gospel and the Deacon

Christopher Hutchinson · Article

The Gospel Work of the Diaconate: A Ministry Proportioned in Number

C. Nick Willborn · Article
John L. Girardeau

The Importance of the Office of Deacon

John L. Girardeau · Article
Peter Y. de Jong

The Ministry of Mercy for Today, Part 1

Peter Y. de Jong · Article

The New Testament Deacon

Alexander Strauch · book-length
Stuart Robinson

The Office of Deacon

Stuart Robinson · Article
John Calvin

The Pastoral Wisdom of John Calvin

John Calvin · Article
Carl Carlson

The Spiritual Nature of the Office of Deacon

Carl Carlson · Article
Soon-Gil Hur

Women in Office, Especially About "Deaconesses"

Soon-Gil Hur · Report