The Character of the Deacon describes and moves forward the current theological and scriptural understanding of the diaconate.
New Canon Law : Postponing Baptism Q. In your article on the new Canon Law for baptism , you mentioned the Christian significance of the name given in Baptism . I always thought that a baptismal name should be a saint's name . Isn't ...
Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons
The Lord led me to request a letter for December on the topic , “ Courage in Time of Crisis . ” Little did I know that it would be encouragement for what would happen next in his life . Now suffering from congestive heart failure ...
74 J.W. Carroll , B. Hargrove and A.T. Lummis , found that the majority of both men and women entered ministry as the result of a ' call from God ' . Women of the Cloth : a new opportunity for the churches , New York , Harper and Row ...
The Long Diaconate, 1987-1994: Women Deacons and the Delayed Journey to Priesthood
Lange Zeit waren Diakoninnen und Diakone selbstverständlicher und selbständiger Bestandteil kirchlicher Tradition, bis sie nacheinander wieder verschwanden - die Diakoninnen ersatzlos, die Diakone für 1000 Jahre reduziert auf ein reines ...
Guide for Deacons
A series of essays which addresses theological, ministerial, canonical, and liturgical issues regarding the ministry of the deacon, as well as the symbols and texts in the ordination liturgy for deacons--Provided by publisher.
This book explores trends in the diaconate as well as current and emerging opportunities and challenges in the ministry.
A basic, essential text for discernment committees and commissions on ministry, and a comprehensive look at the vital ministry of the permanent diaconate in the church today.