[NYer]

As one commenter posted: “Iron fist in a velvet glove”. :-)

[Wiser now]

I was a member of an American Baptist church that had Deaconesses. We prepared communion to be served once a month and kept track of those who were sick and the shut-ins. We took food to those recovering from hospitals stays, etc.
The church needs such service, and it doesn’t infringe on any Biblical restrictions with regard to women teaching men.

[markomalley]

When the Church goes back to performing full immersion baptisms with nude people, then you (those who support “deaconesses”) can get back with me...