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Reclaiming the “d” word: the ministry of diakonia in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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Almoney, Dorothy K. Reclaiming the “d” Word: the Ministry of Diakonia In the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4990a27d-d510-4dfb-811b-6c535645e30a.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

A. D. K. Reclaiming the “d” word: the ministry of diakonia in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4990a27d-d510-4dfb-811b-6c535645e30a

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Almoney, Dorothy K. Reclaiming the “d” Word: the Ministry of Diakonia In the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4990a27d-d510-4dfb-811b-6c535645e30a.

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  • The role of the diaconate is at the time one of the most misunderstood and most promising ministries of the church. Diakonia is a service ministry that has been in existence since the early church. Throughout history, deacons and deaconesses carried out the ministry of diakonia in both the church and secular arenas. While most of our congregations in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have different types of service ministries, most do not grasp the full understanding of diakonia. The role of the deacon in the church remains elusive to many congregations and many synods and bishops have not supported the deacons in the way pastors are supported. This project is an exploration of the total expression of the ministry of diakonia and the role of the professional deacon as it pertains to this important service ministry. The final chapter will also give resources to use for educating on diakonia, how to put diakonia into action and the role of the professional deacon.
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  • 12/18/2025

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