One diaconate
Subtitle: women and men building a community of ministry and service
By: [produced for the Department of Evangelism and Membership, Division of Homeland Ministries by the Christian Board of Publication] ; cover and art by Michael L. Dominguez
Contributors: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Department of Evangelism and Membership
Publisher: Christian Board of Publication
Published: 1977
Place of publication: St. Louis, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 79
Subjects: Lay ministry; Deaconesses; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); Deacons
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Where did deacons originate?; title: The New Testament and the diaconate; title: Early church tradition and the diaconate; title: Women and the diaconate; title: The diaconate after A.D. 600; title: How has the diaconate changed in the last century and a half?; title: From function to functionaries; title: The deaconess, separate but rarely equal; title: The diaconate in the broader stream; title: Permanent principles, fluid form; title: Needed now, the renewal of the diaconate; title: What characterizes the new diaconate?; title: Has an out loving nature; title: Loves through the institutional church; title: Supports the professional ministry; title: Has commitment to stewardship; title: Understands first last, last first; title: Has the long view; title: Has commitment to mutual ministry/service; title: How do we do it?; title: Involvement is vital; title: The committee; title: Basic issues; title: Youth; title: Name, number, selection; title: Purpose determines structure.