The Deacon: The Biblical Roots and the Ministry of Mercy Today

Van Dam, Cornelis

Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2021

This book sets forth a broad view of ministry to the poor, not only for the deacons but for the church at large. Our obligation to the poor is first established in the Old Testament and further developed in the New. The history and development of the role of deacons in the church is reviewed, including the recovery of the biblical role of deacons in the Reformation. The concluding chapters provide passionate calls for supporting diaconal ministry with practical advice on how to help.