The Deacon
Subtitle: ministry through words of faith and acts of love
By: by Ben L. Hartley and Paul E. Van Buren
Contributors: Van Buren, Paul E.
Publisher: United Methodist Church, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Division of Ordained Ministry, Section of Deacons and Diaconal Ministries
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Nashville, Tenn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 85
Subjects: United Methodist Church (U.S.); Appointment, call, and election; Clergy; Deacons; History
Notes: Introduction by Jimmy L. Carr, Associate General Secretary, Division of Ordained Ministry.

This work "is a resource for the deacon and for the church. It will assist the dialogue and reflection on the Order and help the church be more effective as a lay-centered, lay-led body that is missional at its very core."--Introduction.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-85).