John Collins, author of the ground-breaking study Diakonia,
explores the pastoral implications of a new scholarly understanding
of the role of deacons in the Early Church. In many churches today
-- Catholic, Anglican, and others -- deacons have come to serve
largely as servants of the poor and needy. In Deacons and the
Church, Collins argues that this limited role for deacons was based
on misinterpretations of key scriptural passages. Following the
history of deacons in the Early Church to modern times, Collins
offers extensive reflections on the relevant Scriptures, and
suggests that we redefine the role of deacons for today. Rather
than limit the role of deacons, he urges the church to adapt
ancient meanings to modern pastoral situations. In the words of
Ignatius of Antioch, whom he quotes in the final chapter, "Deacons
are not providers of bread and drink but are agents of the
congregation."
Collins paints a rich picture of deacons as agents of the
church, ordained to the service of the bishop, who sends them forth
as ministers of the church as a whole, rather than simply social
workers. Collins provides an understanding of deacons that embraces
social welfare but is not bound by it.
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