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Die ontwerp van Skrifgetroue en tyd-ruimtelik relevante eredienste binne die huidige konteks van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk
(University of the Free State, 2001-05)English: The question may be asked whether the church worship meeting could, at the same time, be relevant in regard to its spatial and time frame as well as faithful to Scripture. This question highlights the problemalique ... -
Contextual preaching within the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: Summary of contextual preaching within the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa. This research has proved that preaching is very essential. It is not just an oration that a person or preacher can give to listeners. ... -
Die ontwerp van 'n terapeutiese model vir die pastorale seksuologie
(University of the Free State, 2001-09)English: Although numerous theological pieces have been written about sexuality, the majority of those cover the ethics of sexuality. The rights and wrongs of issues such as homosexuality, illegitimate relationships and ... -
'n Ondersoek na die rol van lidmate in die proses van rou
(University of the Free State, 2000-03)English: The bereaved find themselves dependent on the comfort and support of friends, family and parishioners after the loss of a loved one. Few other sources of support plays such an important roll within the first ... -
Jesus Christus, seun van God, is ons versoening: 'n missionêre Christologie
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein (SUN PReSS imprint), 2017)In Jesus Christus, Seun van God, ίs ons versoening: ’n Missionêre Christologie beklemtoon Pieter Verster die unieke betekenis van Jesus Christus as Seun van God en die implikasies van hierdie belydenis vir die sending. ... -
The formation of lived faith in children: a partnership between congregation and home
(University of the Free State, 2017-10)English: Youth ministry within the congregation is at peril. The old paradigm is not producing the spiritual leaders and followers of Christ that we hoped for. Even the congregations that invest much of their resources, ... -
Gesinsbediening as 'n geïntegreerde deel van die opbou van die gemeente
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: The congregation of the Lord Jesus must be raised to spiritual maturity. The rationale of this study is that building-up the congregation, amongst others, is possible when families are being built up. Ministering to ... -
Leadership and transformation in the African church: a practical theological study of one denomination
(University of the Free State, 2016)English: The Dutch Reformed Church in Africa in the Orange Free State (DRCA OFS) is one of the Dutch Reformed family churches in South Africa. The DRCA OFS was established over a century ago for Black Africans. Its membership ... -
The missional life of congregations of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)English: This dissertation examines the missional life of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Free State. It aims to listen to the voices of the people and the leadership to access the life and vitality of the Church ... -
The spirituality of a preacher in African context : reflections from the life and ministry of the apostle Paul
(University of the Free State, 2003-06)English: The subject spirituality is very popular in these days. There are different ways in which people try to give a definition to it. Some people see it as a personal feeling in his inner-most, which we consider as ... -
A homiletical comparative study of the principles and methods of communication in the preaching of John R.W. Stott and Martyn Lloyd-Jones
(University of the Free State, 2000-05)English: For the purposes of achieving the aim of this study the following objectives have been pursued: (1) The investigation and comparison of the principles and methods of Stott and Lloyd-Jones' s preaching and ... -
Geestelike groei as kommunikasieproses tussen die lewensverhaal van 'n gelowige en God se verhaal met die gelowige
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: According to social constructionism, every person has a selfconstructed self-narrative. This self-narrative has power and controls a person’s life. Change is thus impossible without changing the story of one’s ... -
Die verkondiging van die Evangelie van Christus aan Suid-Afrikaanse Moslems: 'n gemeentegebaseerde model
(University of the Free State, 2003-05)English: The aim of this study is the establishment, for outreach amongst South African Muslims, of a model which recognizes and utilizes the presence of local Christian churches. Insights from both Practical Theology and ... -
'n Prakties-teologiese basisteorie vir gemeente-analise
(University of the Free State, 2002-06)English: Looking at a congregation from a practical-theological viewpoint, the congregational building process plays an important part. Planning of the ministry is implemented as a method of stimulating the process of ... -
Pastoral ethics within a Kenyan context
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)English: This research is concerned with the complex situation in which Kenyan pastoral ethicists find themselves, because there is very little difference between Kenyan ethics and the Kenyan ethos. This situation has ... -
Christian solidarity in pastoral counselling: a Kenyan perspective
(University of the Free State, 2013-04)This study explored the Christian solidarity in pastoral counselling within the Kenyan context. The research was both qualitative and descriptive in nature. The design used was phenomenological. Descriptive data were from ... -
Healing of shame in the Christian faith community: a Korean perspective
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: The purpose of this study is to identify the shame that Koreans suffer from, and suggest that pastoral caregivers and the Christian faith community, in a Korean context, can help the recovery of the fragmented or ... -
Pastorale terapie met die MIV/VIGS geaffekteerde familie: 'n narratiewe benadering
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: HIV/AIDS has become an increasing concern, especially in South Africa. Recent statistics have revealed no significant decrease in the number of HIV/AIDS-infected individuals – this, in spite of numerous campaigns ... -
Die relevansie van kerklike tug in ‘n post-moderne wêreld: ‘n studie van die kerkorde van die Ned. Geref. Kerk
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)English: The church discipline is made possible by Christ that governs his church through his Word and Spirit. He is the one that governs his church. Thus the church discipline becomes a result of Christ’s authority in ... -
'n Pastoraal-hermeneutiese benadering tot pedofilie
(University of the Free State, 2011-12-15)English: Paedophilia is a major problem in South Africa. The sexual molestation of children appears to be a common occurrence. Statistics show that one out of three girls and one out of five boys are victims of sexual ...
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