What is the identity and call of deacons in The United Methodist Church?
Some 150 United Methodist deacons, provisional deacons and deacon candidates discussed this question and more during the 2025 Deacon Gathering, organized by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Sept. 22–24, 2025.
Read more: “Deacons serve diverse, specialized roles,” Commentary by the Rev. Dr. Darryl W. Stephens
Also: “Deacons explore new sacramental authority,” Article by Heather Hahn
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