The Diaconate of All Believers: Theology, Formation, Practice

This article proposes an innovative direction for Christian social practice by reclaiming and revitalizing the diaconate of all believers. While ministry laity received attention in ecumenical circles past decades, believers now needs elaboration reception. A focus on can provide a vital theological practical paradigm expanding practice. In this paradigm, diaconia engages world through involvements people their roles relationships life, including family, work, civic engagement, church. communities need to undertake focused education intentional formation worship educational practices. The liturgy provides substance process. Reclaiming as primary expression church’s diaconal means reorienting deacons, pastors, bishops relation universal diaconate. recovery has significance revised ecclesiology theology that places daily life at forefront