The document provides a comprehensive overview of how diakonia is practiced and understood in the life of the Lutheran Communion. It consists of three parts:
Part I: The context of diakonia: This part begins with a brief analysis of the context and points to some of the contemporary global trends and challenges to diakonia.
Part II: The identity of diakonia: The second part of the document gives a theological introduction to the understanding of diakonia.
Part III: The action of diakonia: The third part describes how diakonia is carried out in its different expressions from individual engagement to well-organized activities, locally and internationally
After each part, you will find some questions for further reflection that will help you to deepen your learning and to apply it to your own context and church. You can use the resource as a self-learning tool, or establish a study group in your church for joint learning.
