Resources for Lifelong Learning

  • Monographs for Lifelong Learning




  • Lifelong Learning from Lifelong Learners

  • Documents from the 2008 Archdeacons and Formation Directors Conference



  • Deacon Formation that Works

    NAAD held it's 2009 Conference of Archdeacons and Formation Directors at the Duncan M. Gray Camp and Conference Center outside Canton, Mississippi, from March 19 to March 22. Some notes of the business of the conference are found below:

    Principles Common to Quality Deacon Formation Programs
    Small Group Reports - Deacon Formation that Works
    Open Space Reports
    Ten Scenarios with Pump-priming Questions
    Scenario Reports
    An Additional Scenario Report



    A Look at the Diaconate in 2008

    In the last year, NAAD has been the beneficiary of good research conducted in association with the former Office for Ministry Development, the Proclaiming Education for All Task Force, and members and staff of own organization. The results of those studies are now posted below.

    Report Summary

    Report on Deacons
    Appendix - 2008 Survey of Deacons

    Report on Diaconal Formation Programs and Schools
    Appendix - Diaconal Formation Programs and Schools

    We hope you'll find them helpful.



    NAAD Courses Through CALL!

    Many of the Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership’s (CALL's) courses are designed in collaboration with the North American Association for the Diaconate. These courses may be used for continuing education opportunities for deacons, as well as for preparation for deacons in training. Look for NAAD markers throughout the CALL catalog. NAAD members are entitled to the team discount registration rate for any CALL course. When registering, indicate NAAD as your team.

    The NAAD courses on the CALL website can be found here.