The diaconate has historical and Biblical roots, both of which have shared the current manifestation of the Order of Deacon within the United Methodist Church. This page contains ecumenical, historical (pre-1888), and Biblical resources about the diaconate. These resources are available in the library and/or freely online.
Freely available online resources are indicated by an asterisk at the end.
Articles
Chapters, Journals, & Online Resources
Bibliographies