Deacons

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Who We Are

As those who have answered the call to servant ministry in the United Methodist Church, we are clergy (deacons) and lay people (diaconal ministers) by working in the local church and beyond.

Meet Other Deacons

"There was the name for what I wanted to do"

A profile of Rebekah Jordan, a deacon from Memphis, Tennessee ... More

Lectures and Papers

Robert Cummings Neville
PDF A Theological Analysis of the Order of Deacons in The UMC

Margaret Ann Crain
PDF The Promise of the United Methodist Order of Deacon in the 21st Century: Partners with the Whole People of God
Sondra Higgins Matthaei
PDFThe United Methodist Deacon: Servant Ministry in the Communion of the Trinity
Barbara Garcia
PDFLight, Camera, Action!—and the Diakonate!
Mary Ann Moman
PDFThe Diaconate: Past and Future

The Ministry of the Deacon

Deacons are persons called by God, authorized by the church, and ordained by a bishop to a lifetime ministry of Word and Service to both the community and the congregation... More

Positions and Persons Available

This site is provided to assist those seeking employment opportunities. Search for openings or job seekers. Post your job or position wanted ad. More

Education Routes

All deacons are required to complete the Basic Graduate Theological Studies in the Christian Faith. These may be completed as part of a theological degree or in addition to a Masters Degree and/or certification in a specialized area of ministry. More

Deacon Dialogue

In 2005 and 2007 Garrett Evangelical Seminary hosted Deacon Dialogues, when deacons came together presented papers and had conversations on the work of the diaconate. View the papers presented. More

Preparing a new generation of Christian leaders
Leading & Equipping the Church in Servant Ministry - Order of Deacon

Division of Ordained Ministry

Anita D. Wood
Director of Professional Ministry Development

Phone: 615-340-7375
Email: deacons@gbhem.org


Related Resources

Acrobat File Appointment of Deacon in Full Connection
Acrobat File Form HE4005 Annual Report for Diaconal Ministries
Acrobat File Form 116: Scholarship Application for Advance Course of Study, Certification Studies and Deacon Studies

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