Diakonia is a call to discipleship! After 40+ years, the Diakonia program has been re-imagined, taking the best of the current program and adding new elements and more flexibility.  For more information, visit diakonia.education, view this PDF, or email admin@diakonia.education

When Jesus told his disciples, “Come, follow me,” (Mathew 4:19 NIV), it wasn’t simply a call for them to follow Jesus on the road. It was an invitation to life-long discipleship. That meant learning, listening, and sharing Jesus directly through his Word. In fact, the definition of disciple means follower or student.

Growing in Faith: Foundation Year– Six 5-week classes (for new students starting Sept 2022)

This first year of study will provide a strong foundation which will be built upon in year 2 and subsequent study.  This foundation year of classes will be offered each year with in-person classes in various locations in the Grand Canyon Synod in order to establish the community that has been so important to this program. Zoom options should also be offered for those either not close enough, or with physical limitations, which prevent attending in person.

1. Christianity in a Lutheran Key

2. Intro First Testament/Hebrew Scriptures

3. Intro New Testament

4. Lutheran Creeds and Confessions

5. Living as a Christian in the world

6. Worship Matters

Growing in Faith: Practical Year – Six 5-week classes 

Road to Service or Faith Formation Tracks (for second year students starting Sept 2023)

Students who wish to earn a Growing in Faith: Diakonia graduation certificate need to choose a track for the practical year. This second year is designed to put flesh on the skeleton of the foundation year courses.  Additional classes may be taken after completing the two-year program as continuing education or Beyond Diakonia. These classes will be a combination of hybrid and on-line classes.