In this article, we will explain what the biblical office of “Deacon“ is, and we will also work to address some common misconceptions about this office. The reader should be sure to know the term “Diaconate“, as this noun can have different meanings:

• A noun that refers to the “The Office of Deacon“

• A noun that refers to a person’s tenure in their holding the Office of Deacon

• A (plural) noun that refers to a collective body of those who are holding the Office of Deacon