effort I will seek to explain who the New Testament deacons are and what they do. I will do this through a careful, thorough exposition of all the biblical passages that relate to deacons. Obedience to Scripture does not come naturally, yet it is the indispensable basis of Christian living and the basis for the local church’s growth, direction, correction, and revival. I recognize that most deacons will resist change, especially if they hold a position