How to build a diaconal church : A short introduction to the biblical understanding of diakonia

This book is both an elementary introduction to diakonia and an introduction to a biblical comprehension and explanation of diakonia.

Meeting the challenges of society and the distress of "modern man", it is not only a practical problem which are facing us, but also basic questions and fundamental human key issues of life. We have to know where we are standing and what we are going to do - and how. In this respect it is important to know what diakonia is and to understand the biblical origin of diakonia.

This book tries to circle in actual problems and point out aim and way. it is. however. the intention of the author that this small book will contribute to inspire the individual person and the congregation to Christ-centered diakonia in society.