The English word “deacon” is a transliteration of the Greek word diakonos (Gk: διάκονος) which means “servant.” The noun form diakonia is translated “service.” The verb form diakoneo “to serve” occurs 36 times in the NT. In various instances this Greek word is translated “minister” or “ministry” as in Ephesians 4:12 “to equip the saints … Read more