Gemeentediakonaat – Nuut gedink

The diaconate of the congregation – Considered anew. From earliest times, content given to varied greatly from denomination denomination. Different methods and sources were used determine essence diaconate. This article attempts look at a new angle what diaconal task can be. Use is made previous exegetical work done by author (2018) this article. He exegeted specific texts in New Testament depth with research question meaning possibility diacon words (diakoneo, diakonos, diakonia) authors had mind when using those texts. These results are an attempt establish mean it built on contents deacon-words. result that insights exploited practically applied conclusion deacons should towards involving each member guiding them discover their gifts encourage use gifts. members undertake do service be held accountable for it. In way, distributes grace God takes missionary character mightily through diakonia member. Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: An study informs discussion opens dialogue between Practical Theology Hermeneutics. have implications church polity. outcome practical implementation field pastoral counselling, psychology sociology.