By Deacons

Books about Deacons, the Diaconate & Servant Ministry

Written by Deacons and Archdeacons

Discernment & Formation

Many Servants: An Introduction to Deacons, Ormonde Plater. 2014 revised edition, Amazon
Deacons in the Liturgy: 2nd Edition, Ormonde Plater. 2009, Amazon

Theology

Intercession: a Theological and Practical Guide, Ormonde Plater. 1995, Amazon
Unexpected Consequences - The Diaconate Renewed, Susanne Watson Epting. 2015, Cokesbury

The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective, Edited by Michael Jackson, 2019, Amazon
A Theological Framework for Postcolonial International Development Work, M. Christie McManus Published in The Postcolonial Church: Bible, Theology, and Mission, 2016 book. Free Download

Sermons & preaching

A Rock with a Heart: Finding Heaven on Earth, sermons by Bette J. Kauffman Parsons Porch & Company
Interpreting the World to the Church Vol. 1: Sermons for the Church Year, Joanna J. Seibert M.D. 2015, Amazon
Interpreting the World to the Church Vol. 2: Sermons for Special Times, Joanna J. Seibert M.D. 2015, Amazon
Communify, Rob Sommer. 2018, Amazon
Preaching Black Lives (Matter), Sermons including one by Deniray Mueller. 2020, Amazon.

Stories & Reflections

Down to Earth Christianity: Journeying Through the Seasons of Our Lives, Lois Hart. 2020, Amazon.
Rena Remembers A century of loving God and my neighbor. Memoir by Rena Graves Download
Touched by the Father's Hand, Mark A. Rivera, as told to Joanne Jacquart Stonecrest. 1991, Amazon
5-Minute Devotions for Dad: A Christian Parenting Book for Strength and Calm, Ron Steed, 2022. Amazon.
Focal Points in France: Artful practices that bring more peace, Ron Steed, 2023. Amazon.
Sacred Presence: 31-Illustrated Reflections on the Holy Spirit, Dr. Martha Toney, 2023. Amazon.
What do the Others Do?: Reflections from my Deacon Thinkin' Journal, Lynn Werdal. 2013, Amazon
Holy Rover, Lori Erickson, 2017, Fortress Press
On Second Thought: Learned Women Reflect on Profession, Community and Purpose, Edited by Luisa Del Giudice. 2017. Includes an essay by Deacon Joanne Leslie. University of Utah Press
Near the Exit: Travels with the Not-So-Grim Reaper, Lori Erickson, 2019, Amazon
The Soul of the Family Tree: Ancestors, Stories, and the Spirits We Inherit, Lori Erickson, 2021. Westminster John Knox Press

Diakonia; a series of interviews with deacons, Dani Gabriel, Free ebook
Storming Heaven; Saints and Villains; plus others, Denise Giardina, Amazon
Oblivion: Grace in Exile With a Monk Behind Bars, Dennis Gibbs, 2019, Amazon
Troublemaker: Troubled Words for Troubled Times, Vicki Gray. 2013, Red Moon Publications
In Response To The Steps, Jan Grinnell, Archdeacon. 2016, Amazon
The Idea of America: Are the Principles Eroding or Enduring?, Bill Jamieson. 2013, Amazon
They All Said Amen, Patricia Marks, 2021. Amazon.
All Who Minister, New Ways of Serving God’s People, Maylanne Maybee. 2003, Amazon
Imagining a Greater Justice: Violence, Punishment and Relational Justice, Sam Pillsbury, 2019, Amazon
How to pray when you're pissed at God, Ian Punnett. 2013, Amazon
Can’t Help but Wonder: Questioning our Way Toward Faith, Sue Youngblood. 2020, Amazon

Suited for children

Grandma, What is a Deacon?, Svea Gray; illustrated by Chad Smith. 2012, Lulu

Written by Deacons from other denominations

By David Clark
United Kingdom

The Gift of a Renewed Diaconate and the contribution of British Methodism. Amazon.
Building Kingdom Communities, with the diaconate as a new order of mission. Amazon.
The Diaconal Church Amazon. Abebooks.
Kingdom Community, Diaconal Church and the Liberation of the Laity Amazon.

To submit materials, contact Deacon Anne.