This article looks at different challenges that deacons face in the congregation, which include personal challenges, church challenges, and support challenges. The author gives guidelines for how the diaconate can deal with these challenges.

This article discusses the place of deacons in the diaconal congregation, as well as the purpose and qualifications of deacons. The place of deaconesses is also discussed.

This article looks at the root of the office of deacon in both the Old and New Testament. The author also explores the relationship of deacons to the diaconal nature of the church. What is the diaconal task of the congregation?

This article is on the office of deacon. What are the biblical grounds, necessary qualifications, and duty of the diaconate?

This article is a continuation of the previous articles entitled Diaconal Conferences. Considering the difficult nature of their work, this article is designed to encourage deacons to do their work faithfully and diligently. It is a call to both elders and the congregation to encourage deacons. The author also highlights that Christ promises a reward for faithful deacons - this also is a great encouragement to deacons to perform their work to the best of their abilities.

Anyone who is called to be a deacon must also possess the desire to fulfill this office. In this article the author shows that with the desire to be a deacon comes the responsibility to examine oneself to see if one is qualified according to the biblical standard. These standards encompass how the man treats his wife and children and how he is involved in the church prior to entering into the office of deacon.

Anyone who is called to be a deacon must be willing to educate himself to prepare for this office. This education is rooted in the desire to exalt Christ and serve others. The attitude towards those currently in the office is essential to determining if the desire to be a deacon is healthy.

Anyone who is called to be a deacon must also possess the desire to fulfill this task. At the same time, one must be able to distinguish between right and wrong motivations behind this desire, and the way in which the desire is expressed. Having a desire for the office of deacon does not guarantee the call, but is necessary for it.

Diaconal work is a great blessing for the church. How can deacons be more effective? Deacons’ meetings can be a great benefit to the congregation, the poor and the deacons themselves.