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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
  • Afternoon Tea with Jesus and Me, John Clark. 2020 Amazon.
  • The Arc of the Star of Bethlehem, John Clark, 2023. Amazon.
  • 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
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United Kingdom
  1. The Gift of a Renewed Diaconate and the contribution of British Methodism. Amazon.
  2. Building Kingdom Communities, with the diaconate as a new order of mission. Amazon.
  3. The Diaconal Church  Amazon. Abebooks.
  4. Kingdom Community, Diaconal Church and the Liberation of the Laity  Amazon.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • History >
      • Historic Diaconate
    • Members
    • Join - AED Membership
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  • Publications
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    • Resources Outline
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    • Diakonia & Deacon Supervision >
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