• Growing in Faith: The Diakonia Program

• Diakonia’s New 2025-2026 Foundation Year Courses Begin 8/25/25

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Growing in Faith: The Diakonia Program is a 40+ year old ministry within the ELCA committed to fostering learning environments for followers of Jesus to grow in faith. The program has recently added new course curriculum and more flexibility with a Foundation Year and optional subsequent Practical Year tracks.   

Community of Disciples

There are currently two Growing in Faith Diakonia communities in the Grand Canyon Synod with the Online cohort and hybrid communities in Metro Phoenix (which meets both in-person and online) offering classes, retreats, and mutual care to equip followers of Jesus to live out their faith. Students from all over the country are now enrolling in courses offered through our online communities.

Faith Development Foundation Year & Road to Service Practical Year–Six 5 Week Classes Each Year

A two-year curriculum allows folks to progress through foundational and practical learning. The program welcomes people where they are in their faith understanding and challenges them to grow to a deeper level. There is a one time $25 Enrollment Fee and $70 Tuition Fee per class. 

Foundation Year Courses:

• Christianity in the Lutheran Key – August 25 – September 29, 2025 (Rev. Anto Scheer, Instructor)

• Introduction to the Old Testament – October 13 – November 10, 2025 (Rev. Richard Mauthe, Instructor)

• Introduction to the New Testament – November 24 – December 22, 2025 (Rev. Len Hoffman, Instructor)

• Living as a Christian in the World – January 5 – February 2, 2026 (Rev. Pat Reed, Instructor)

• Lutheran Creeds and Confessions – February 16 – March 16, 2026 (TBD, Instructor)

• Worship Matters – March 30 – May 4, 2026 (Rev. Ryan Hersch, Instructor)

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Check Out Our Website: www.diakonia.education

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