Deacon Wives

by Diana Davis

Publisher:

B&H Books

, 2009

Overview

In describing the qualities of a church deacon, the Bible also emphasizes the traits of his companion: “Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything” (1 Timothy 3:11). Yet for all the traditional deacon handbooks, less prevalent are those for a deacon’s wife.

This warmhearted, conversational new book from “Fresh Ideas” syndicated columnist Diana Davis shares stories and insights for deacon wives whether just inaugurated or long experienced. The reader will enjoy tips on how to best encourage her husband’s work, the ministry of the pastor and his wife, and other church staff and members. There are also helpful home and family suggestions, self-evaluation forms and checklists, and even a detailed teaching plan to share this wealth of material with other women in the church.

Product Details

• Title: Deacon Wives
• Author: Diana Davis
• Publisher: B&H Books
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9780805464702, 9780805448238, 0805448233, 0805464700
• Resource ID: LLS:9780805464702
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T09:40:31Z

About Diana Davis

Diana Davis understands the life of a ministry wife because she is one. Having served alongside her husband, she has experienced God's call in all types of church settings—small, large, rural, city, and church plants. A prolific writer, she is the author of four books as well as more than 500 published articles for leading outlets such as Baptist Press, Rick Warren's Pastor Toolbox, Let's Worship, On Mission, and Deacon magazines, along with Facts & Trends and PastorsToday.com. While she holds a master of theological studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, it is her experience as a mom and ministry wife that qualifies her to write with such authority and practicality for the needs of ministry wives. A Texas native, she and husband, Stephen, now call Florida home. She is mom to three married adult children and two practically perfect grandchildren.