Tom,
In reply to:
Do you see any warrant for women to be in the “office of deacon”?

In one word, no. Specifically for the reasons I've already mentioned. In our churches today the "office" of deacon would have to be defined as a leadership role based on how it functions. Women are not to hold leadership positions in the church. (See I Timothy 2)

In reply to:
I have personally corresponded with the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and they told me that they believe that it is ok for women to be in the "office of deacon".

They also believe that the NASB has the correct rendering of the Greek in 1Tim. 3:11, instead of the word "wives" as versions like the KJV, the Greek translates it "women". They believe that this gives warrant for women in the "office of deacon".

I hadn't heard I Timothy 3:11 interpreted to mean "women" instead of "wives" before and I'd question how women can fulfill the requirements listed in verse 12.

"Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well." (I Timothy 3:12)


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts