This guide has been designed to assist the deacon to understand his duties and responsibilities and how to accomplish them. It include some history of the office and it also demonstrates the changing role that is required of today's deacon. It lists ways the deacon may do the work and organize to get the best results. It contain sample questions, programs, and suggested ways to keeping your deacon staff fresh and informed. It is a very powerful and useful tool for all deacons, deaconesses, or church leaders that wish to improve their knowledge of this office. It is designed to help the deacon in his spiritual leadership through knowledge and training as related to this office.