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Books & Reports about Deacons, the Diaconate & Servant Ministry

Books are listed alphabetically by author.
Book Reviews of some titles are available here.
Written by Deacons and Archdeacons
Afternoon Tea with Jesus and Me
By John Clark. 2020
Available from Amazon.

On Second Thought: Learned Women Reflect on Profession, Community and Purpose
Edited by Luisa Del Giudice. 2017
13 essays including one by Deacon Joanne Leslie
Available from University of Utah Press

The Soul of the Family Tree: Ancestors, Stories, and the Spirits We Inherit
By Lori Erickson, 2021, Westminster John Knox Press
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Near the Exit: Travels with the Not-So-Grim Reaper
​By Lori Erickson, 2019, Amazon

Holy Rover
By Lori Erickson, 2017, Fortress Press


Unexpected Consequences - The Diaconate Renewed
By Susanne Watson Epting.  2015, Cokesbury

Diakonia; a series of interviews with deacons
By Dani Gabriel, Free ebook

Storming Heaven; Saints and Villains; plus others
By Denise Giardina, Amazon

Oblivion: Grace in Exile With a Monk Behind Bars
By Dennis Gibbs, 2019, Amazon

Rena Remembers  A century of loving God and my neighbor
Memoir by Rena Graves  Download.

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

Troublemaker: Troubled Words for Troubled Times

By Vicki Gray. 2013, Red Moon Publications

In Response To The Steps
By Jan Grinnell, Archdeacon. 2016, Amazon

Down to Earth Christianity: Journeying Through the Seasons of Our Lives
By Lois Hart. 2020, Amazon. 

The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective
​Edited by 
Michael Jackson, 2019,  Amazon

The Idea of America: Are the Principles Eroding or Enduring?
By Bill Jamieson. 2013, Amazon

A Rock with a Heart: Finding Heaven on Earth
A collection of sermons, by Bette J. Kauffman Parsons Porch & Company


They All Said Amen
​By ​Patricia Marks, 2021. Amazon.


All Who Minister, New Ways of Serving God’s People
By Maylanne Maybee. 2003, Amazon

A Theological Framework for Postcolonial International Development Work
By M. Christie McManus
Published in The Postcolonial Church: Bible, Theology, and Mission, 2016 book
Free Download


Preaching Black Lives (Matter)
A collection of sermons that includes one by 
Deniray Mueller - Acknowledging White Privilege.  2020, Amazon.

Imagining a Greater Justice: Violence, Punishment and Relational Justice
By Sam Pillsbury, 2019, Amazon

Many Servants: An Introduction to Deacons
By Ormonde Plater.  2014 revised edition, Amazon

Deacons in the Liturgy: 2nd Edition

By Ormonde Plater.  2009, Amazon

Intercession: a Theological and Practical Guide

By Ormonde Plater.  1995, Amazon

How to pray when you're pissed at God
By Ian Punnett. 2013, Amazon
Touched by the Father's Hand: The Anchor House story
By Mark A. Rivera, as told to Joanne Jacquart Stonecrest. 1991, Amazon
Interpreting the World to the Church Vol. 1: Sermons for the Church Year
By Joanna J. Seibert M.D. 2015, Amazon

Interpreting the World to the Church Vol. 2: Sermons for Special Times

By Joanna J. Seibert M.D. 2015, Amazon

Communify
By Rob Sommer. 2018, Amazon


5-Minute Devotions for Dad: A Christian Parenting Book for Strength and Calm
Ron Steed, 2022. Amazon.

What do the Others Do?: Reflections from my Deacon Thinkin' Journal
By Lynn Werdal.  2013, Amazon


Can’t Help but Wonder: Questioning our Way Toward Faith
By Sue Youngblood. 2020, Amazon

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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