Formation

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Deacon Formation

NEW! Diaconal Formation Grants
The Fund for the Diaconate announces a new grant for eligible postulants and candidates in formation for the diaconate. The Diaconal Formation Grant will provide up to $1,500 each year for expenses directly related to participation in a diaconal formation program. Full details and application on their website.

Videos

Province 1 School for Deacons Vimeo Channel Includes: Deacons make a meaningful difference; How do deacons serve?; How do I know I'm called?
Vermont Deacons Tell Their Stories Local deacons discuss their roles in the diocese and congregations. Archdeacon Stannard Baker says, “We now understand that the diaconate is an active, prophetic order that leads the church to action in our hurting community and world."
Archdeacon Harry Leip, Diocese of Missouri, looks at the ministry of a deacon. With Deacons Betty Bowen, Paula Kindrick Hartsfield
Deacon Anthony Keller: As That Deacon on YouTube, this series looks at the Diaconal Ordination Process, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. 2022

Webinar series on the diaconate - CEEP Network

What's next for deacons, 2022
The Word and the World: The Preaching Role of Vocational Deacons, 2021
Deacons and the Future of Expanding Ministry, 2021
Many Servants: Deacons Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, 2021

Publications

Deacons at our Service, Spring 2022 magazine, Diocese of Western Massachusetts
The Vocational Diaconate in the Scottish Episcopal Church, 2021

Formation Programs, by Diocese & Province

Central Pennsylvania: Deacon Formation is available through the Stevenson School for Ministry
Connecticut: The ordination process or Deacon Formation
Eastern Michigan, Michigan and Western Michigan: Academy for Vocational Leadership. Based on the Iona Initiative.
Kansas, Nebraska, West Missouri and Western Kansas: Bishop Kemper School for Ministry
Northern California: A New Strategy for Diaconal Ministry
Rhode Island: Deacon Formation
Texas: Iona School for Ministry
Province 1 School for Deacons: Collaborative Deacon Formation
The Iona Initiative, 2015. Collaborative Diaconal Formation

Competency-Based Approach to Formation, by Diocese

Michigan competencies, with Powerpoint slides
Montana School for Deacons - Courses, Objectives, Competencies; Anglican Spirituality syllabus; Benedictine Spirituality
Anglican Church of Canada
The Iona Report, 2016
Theological education for the Anglican Communion

Florida Deacon School

Latino Deacons School: Voices and Opportunities
Sept. 2020, by the Rev. Yoimel González Hernández, Dean of Latino Deacons’ School; Assoc. Rector of St. Alban’s, Diocese of Washington. Read.

Lutheran Diaconate, ELCA

ASSESSING COMPETENCIES

Competencies for Deacons, Association for Episcopal Deacons. Download.

The Iona Report: The Diaconate in the Anglican Church of Canada. Download.

Steps Toward Ordination, Diocese of El Camino Real, 2014. Download.
Guidelines for assessing diaconal competence with a portfolio - pg 41-42

CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION

CPE Alternatives in Deacon Formation

From the Diocese of Maine, 2006
From the Diocese of Louisiana, 2010

From the 2009 Archdeacon/Deacon Directors' Conference

Principles Common to Quality Deacon Formation Programs
Small Group Reports - Deacon Formation that Works
Formation Scenario Reports

FEES & EXPENSES

Deacon Formation Fees and Expenses
Created by Archdeacon Sarah Getts, Diocese of Arizona. Nov. 2016. Download.

Suggestions for Diocesan Deacon Program
Deacon Edwin F. Hallenbeck, Diocese of Kansas, 2001 and 1986
Useful as historical interest. Download.

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Watch videos of deacons discussing their call and ministry.