ABC : Deacon Ministry

Resources for deacons have been created by the Association of Brethren Caregivers and are available through Brethren Press. Here is a list of deacon related resources.

Annual Conference Statement: Deacon Ministry in the Church of the Brethren Adopted by the 1997 Annual Conference, this statement updates the 1983 Annual Conference Statement, “The Office of the Deacon,” and clarifies the role of the deacon in the Church of the Brethren. (Available in Spanish) (1997) — $1.50

Deacons in Biblical Perspective Written by Galen R. Hackman, this nine-page monograph provides a biblical overview of deacon ministry through the lens of Brethren tradition (1996), — $1.50

Deacons in Historical Perspective Written by Donald F. Durnbaugh, this nine-page monograph provides an historical exploration of deacon ministry within the Brethren tradition (1996). — $1.50

Called to Caregiving This 175-page book presents a model of deacons as caregivers and establishes caregiving as the overarching commission of the deacon’s call. Published by Brethren Press (1987). — $12.95*

Deacon Manual for Caring Ministries
This 319-page manual provides historical information; ideas for the calling, training, evaluation and support
of deacons; practical helps for all deacon caregiving responsibilities; scriptures, prayers, worship resources and services for all deacon functions including love feast, communion, anointing and visitation ministries (1998). — $12.95 (Available in large print edition, 1999 — $17.95)

A Deacon Ministry of Caring”
This 14-minute videotape gives information about deacon resources, and shows examples of how deacons are
providing the ministry of caring within the Church of
the Brethren. (Available in Spanish.)(1998) — $15.95*

Certificates for Deacons and Deacon Emeriti
Two types of certificates are available in separate packets of 25 certificates each. Signature lines provided for pastor, board chair and Deacon Ministry chair. Carries the deacon ministry logo. Suitable for framing. — $5 per packet

Calling or Identification Cards
Deacons can use these calling or identification cards printed with the deacon logo for hospital and home visits. Each packet contains 10 sheets of 8-and-a-half- by 11-inch white card stock with 10 cards per sheet. A helpful word processing template. (1999) — $10 per packet*

Anointing Oil — (Solid) Button Type
Salve or paste type anointing oil with the fragrance of frankincense and myrrh. — $5

Anointing Oil — (Liquid) Vial
Liquid anointing oil (8 ounce) with the fragrance of frankincense and myrrh. — $4

Anointing Oil Holder with Sponge
Same button type container as solid anointing paste. Uses sponge to hold oil. Oil not included. — $3