Christians today need to understand the vital importance of New Testament deacons to the local church so that the needy, poor and suffering of our churches are cared for in a thoroughly Christian manner. This is a matter dear to the heart of God. The New Testament Deacon is the clearest and most thorough book written on deacons from a New Testament perspective. It is a fresh, ground-breaking study expounding all the New Testament texts on deacons. It's a helpful guide for church leaders who desire to better understand the unique ministry of deacons in the body of Christ. This book and its companion work The New Testament Deacon Study Guide, are widely used materials for training and equipping deacons.