Recomended readings

The Diaconate: A Full and Equal Order by James Monroe Barnett, Trinity Press International

Many Servants: An Introduction to Deacons by Ormonde Plater, Cowley Publications

Numerous publications are available from the North American Association for the Diaconate. See the link below.

Episcopal links

The North American Association for the Diaconate (NAAD) is an organization in the Anglican churches of North America: the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada. The North American Association for the Diaconate

Promotes renewal of the diaconate
Supports deacons and dioceses with deacons
Engages in theological dialogue about diakonia

Ecumenical links

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA): The Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America began a relationship of full communion on January 8, 2001. Clergy from either denomination may serve in churches. The ELCA also trains and licenses persons as diaconal ministers