And Why Did We Start So Many Social Ministry Organizations?

Aware that the majority of its staff members are not Lutheran, but wanting them to understand the reason Diakon and similar Lutheran social ministry organizations serve those in need, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries in 2008 began an effort to create orientation materials about social ministry. The result of that effort was Who Are The Lutherans? And Why Did We Start So Many Social Ministry Organizations? The materials provide a glimpse of Lutheran theology and outline how Lutheran social ministry arose from that theological perspective.

The goal of the information, certainly, is not to have all staff members be Lutheran, but rather to have a shared sense of the mission and ministry of Diakon. The materials, which include a pamphlet, a 24-page booklet, and a DVD, were created in concert with The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Although the materials were created for staff orientation, there are evolving plans to use them with senior living residents and program clients, as well as within congregational settings. The materials also are easily adaptable for use by other Lutheran social ministry organizations, in concert with the seminary.

We are pleased to be able to share the smaller pamphlet with you. Simply click this link to download a copy of it.