Divine Lexicon

Term

Deacon

Also known as Diakonos

A church officer (from the Greek for "servant") responsible for service, including financial oversight, administration, and caring for physical needs.

Filed underEcclesiology

Definition

A translation of the Greek diakonos ("servant"). The term refers to a church officer whose responsibilities involve various forms of service, including financial oversight, administrative responsibilities, and caring for the physical needs of the congregation.

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  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 1504Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 1504.

Last revised August 14, 2026