LEADER 03483 am 22004093u 450 001 9910765711103321 005 20230808201759.0 010 $a9781928396000$b(ebook) 010 $a9780620723848$b(PDF ebook) 035 $a(CKB)3710000001092101 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001092101 100 $a20171009d2016uuuu fy| 0 101 0 $aafr 135 $aurm|#---uu||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aPraktiese ekklesiologie ? Kerkwees in die 21ste eeu /$fWim A. Dreyer 210 1$aCape Town, South Africa :$cAOSIS,$d2016 210 4$dİ2016 215 $a1 online resource (xix, 230 pages) $cillustrations; digital, PDF file(s) 225 1 $aHTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies :$vSupplementum 10 311 08$a062072384X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aHoofstuk 1. Kerkwees: verleentheid of geleentheid --hoofstuk 2. Hermeneutiese perspektief op kerkwees --hoofstuk 3. Historiese perspektief op kerkwees --hoofstuk 4. Empiriese perspektief op kerkwees --hoofstuk 5. Strategiese perspektief op kerkwees --Literatuurverwysings --Indeks. 330 3 $aThe book proposes a radical transformation of existing church and training models in South African Reformed ecclesial circles. It takes the theological discussion, especially in ecclesiology, to the next level and argues for new ways to express belief in ecclesial practice. The book provides a provocative strategic vision which takes the ecclesial challenges of the twenty-first century seriously. The book will benefit not only theologians in the academy but also church leaders. Firstly, a situational analysis which focuses on the circumstances and social standing of mainstream churches in the twenty-first century, is done. Current difficulties and obstacles are identified. These can be contributed mainly to the secularisation and post-Christian tendencies of the era subsequent to the two world wars. Secondly, the responsible renewal of and much needed amendments to the structures of South African Protestant faith communities in a postmodern, postliberal, postcolonial context are proposed. The authority of scripture and the creeds of these churches are foundational for sensible renewal. The book dialogues with the relevant existing literature as it develops its ?missional? approach to being church in the world today. The investigation is thorough, the argumentation sound and the book makes an original and thought-provoking contribution to the field. The contribution includes biblical perspectives on ecclesial communities, a historical overview of the growth and decline of mainstream churches, insights with regard to the available empirical data, and strategies for the future. The work attests to sound methodology and a strong theoretical foundation. Literature from various parts of the world is utilised, which provides both breadth and depth to the work. The author displays an impressive ability to integrate findings from various fields and disciplines. 410 0$aHTS supplementum series$v10. 606 $aChristianity$zSouth Africa 606 $aChristian leadership 615 0$aChristianity 615 0$aChristian leadership. 676 $a262.0017 700 $aDreyer$b W. A.$01452500 801 2$bUkMaJRU 912 $a9910765711103321 996 $aPraktiese ekklesiologie ? Kerkwees in die 21ste eeu$93654118 997 $aUNINA