[Series Preface] Local churches exist to display God's glory to the nations. We do that by fixing our eyes on the gospel of Jesus Christ, trusting him for salvation, and then loving one another with God's own holiness, unity, and love. We pray the book you are holding will help.

[Introduction] When deacons flourish, the whole congregation wins.

May Jesus, the ultimate diakonos return in glory soon. Isaiah's songs have been fulfilled, but there is an encore coming.

[Conclusion] Deacons do physical work with spiritual effect and invisible work with palpable effect. Their calling is noble. Their service is needed. And their reward is near (1 Tim. 3:13).