One World Theology Vol.3: Theology and Diakonia: Faith in Action

includes index and biblioraphy

I. Diakonia As the discipleship of Jesus Discipleship as service...........3 Do whatever he tells you......15 Tracing the footsteps of Jesus..............27 Diakonia as the Discipleship of Jesus..................43 II. Diakonia and the Mission of the CHurch The paradox of the Church as political and Universal............59 Diakonia : The main Mission of the CHurch..........71 Diakonia: The universal Summons to Serve God in the service of Mankind........83 THe missionary dimension of Diaconal Activity ...........93 III. Diakonia Seen through the Eyes of Local Churches Diakonia in the documents of the Asian CHurch.....103 A simple church, Seed of the kingdom.......115 The programme of Jesus: A heart which sees ............131 Year of Faith: CHallenges for the CHurch in Africa.......141 IV. Commecting diakonia with the liturgy and catechesis The connection of Diaconia and liturgy in the church.........153 A paradigm shift in the liturgical ministry of the church ............165 Liturgy and servernt catechesis........175 Leitourgia: Serving God and serving one`s NEighbour...........189 V. Vision of a diaconal Church A diaconal church- a vision of the future...........201 The vision of a Diaconal church...........213 Visions of a Diaconal CHurch..........229 For a church with a future........243