Read here to learn about:
Deacons in Scripture,
our denomination,
synod and
cluster.
ALSO, scroll down to find a chart that shows the work of Pastors and Deacons side-by-side.
Biblical References
Romans 16:1-2 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae, 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting for the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a benefactor of many and of myself as well.
Philippians 1:1-2 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 3:8-14 8 Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money; 9 they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons. 11 Women likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be married only once, and let them manage their children and their households well; 13 for those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Rostered Ministers of Word and Service (Deacons) in the ELCA
Minister of word and service: Deacon - Living Lutheran
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Ministers of Word and Service (Deacons) in the Northwest Washington Synod
Currently, there are 10-15 actively serving Deacons in the Northwest Washington Synod. These Deacons serve in a variety of calls, including but not limited to:
Director of Evangelical Mission (DEM), NWWA Synod
Care Minister at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Minister of Outreach, Phinney Ridge LC, Seattle
Christian Education Director, Trinity, Freeland
Chaplain, LifeCenter NW, Bellevue
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Lutheran Counseling Network, Bellevue
Director of Confirmation, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Kirkland
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Clinical Supervisor, Co-Occurring Residential Program, Everett
Case Manager, Snohomish County Case Management for Long Term Care and Aging
Deacon, Mission Learning Experiment, Stillaguamish Cluster
Source: ELCA Constitution
The Work of Pastors and Deacons side-by-side.
Each complements and strengthens the other.
Romans 12:4-8 For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6 We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7 ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8 the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
Deacons in other Christian Denominations
Episcopal Church
Deacons in other Christian Denominations
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Presbyterian Mission Agency Deacons | Presbyterian Mission Agency
