Application for Admission to the Synodical Diaconate

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Metropolitan New York Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Lutheran Center - 475 Riverside Drive, 16th floor
New York City, NY 10115

Phone (212) 665 - 0732
www.metronysynod.com

Application for Admission to the Synodical Diaconate - page3

Applicant's Name__________________________________________

Spiritual Formation

1. Why do you desire to become a member of the synodical diaconate?

2. Do you have the whole-hearted support of your spouse and family?

3. What are your special interests in church work?

4. What special gifts and skills do you have for diaconal work?

5. Describe the studies you have undertaken and completed that would prepare you for membership in the synodical diaconate. (If a graduate of diakonia, attach copy of certificate of completion; if not a diakonia graduate, attach detailed summary of resources used in theological preparation for th diaconate.)

6. What person(s) or events in your life have contributed positively to your spiritual formation?

	Application for Admission to the Synodical Diaconate - page3
	Applicant's Name__________________________________________

	Spiritual Formation

	1. Why do you desire to become a member of the synodical diaconate?



	2. Do you have the whole-hearted support of your spouse and family?



	3. What are your special interests in church work?



	4. What special gifts and skills do you have for diaconal work?



	5. Describe the studies you have undertaken and completed that would prepare you for membership in the synodical diaconate. (If a graduate of diakonia, attach copy of certificate of completion; if not a diakonia graduate, attach detailed summary of resources used in theological preparation for th diaconate.)



	6. What person(s) or events in your life have contributed positively to your spiritual formation?