(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2003) Janse van Rensburg, J.; Hoffman, L.
English: This article points out that the covenant has a more comprehensive impact on pastoral
care than other paradigms. It is indicated that the contents communicated to
the believer as well as the techniques used are influenced by a covenantal paradigm
for pastoral care. From a covenantal perspective, a believer can be equipped to regard
his/her life within the framework of the covenant. The actions and experiences of
the believer are influenced by this sentence: “I will establish my covenant between
me and you and your descendants after you … to be your God and the God of your
descendants” (Gen. 17:7)