As Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Christians, we have a radical focus on God’s unconditional love. We believe that the word of the God is Jesus Christ himself, with a second understanding that the message of Jesus Christ is also the word of God.
The ELCA looks to the bible for authority in its preaching and teaching, yet does not take a literalist approach to scripture.
We celebrate the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s supper–external signs instituted by Christ that convey God’s grace and mercy. The ELCA is an inclusive and ecumenical church and seeks relationships with other religious traditions.
We are part of the ELCA, a church body that consists of 4 million baptized members, worshiping in nearly 10,000 congregations within 65 synods in 9 geographic regions.
***At this time, the Florida Bahamas is not able to offer any courses. ***
Please look into taking online courses offered by other synods; click here for more info.
Click Here To View The Florida Bahamas Synod Diakonia Page
The Diakonia is a program of lay spiritual formation that includes a two year process of training and theological education.
2018 Florida Bahamas diakonia graduates
Our graduation was held on June 9 at Hope Lutheran Church in The Villages at the closing of our annual retreat.
Bishop Pedro Suarez presider and preacher
Click on the links below to read more about the past diakonia program in the Florida Bahamas Synod.
We hope to offer in-person classes again in the future.
Introduction Letter
Overview
Locations for Training
Course Content
