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A deaconess is a woman that is called to serve a congregation or institution as a servant in Christ, showing mercy as He has shown mercy to all people. Deaconesses have served the Christian Church since its inception, as is mentioned in the New Testament. As a church worker in the LCMS, a deaconess serves in a variety of roles, from spiritual care to teaching. The following resources assist in answering questions about the calling and employment of a deaconess as well as ways to support her in her ministry. Resources have also been compiled for deaconesses to use in their ministry to the people of God.
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Deaconess Ministry
The LCMS Deaconess Ministry page provides a brief overview of what Deaconess ministry is, its history within the LCMS, and provides further information about deaconesses and their formation.
Deaconess Ministry Resources
The Deaconess Ministry Resources are a collection of reports, fact sheets, and other writings intended for congregations and deaconesses.
Nurturing Lifelong Learners of God’s Word: 6 Discipleship Goals
Recorded as a session in the January 2022 Making Disciples for Life conference, this video presents a simple framework for understanding how teachers of the faith can nurture and cultivate lifelong learners of God’s Word.