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The use of the term ‘DNA’ as a missiological metaphor in contemporary Church narratives [PDF]

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2016
Missiologists propose that the Church and mission are inseparable as the Church has its very being because there is mission, and it is the Missio Dei which constitutes the Church.
Scott Andrews
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Missional Churches in Secular Societies: Theology Consults Sociology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The church is missionary by nature. But what about public church mission in secular societies? Furious religion mobilizing against rebarbative secularity? Withdrawal to seek exemplary perfection?
Hughson, Thomas
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Hou Christus die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika in stand?

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2016
Does Christ sustain the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa? The Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa (NRCA) that is situated in South-Africa is currently experiencing a serious decline in numbers.
André Ungerer
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WORSHIP AND PREACHING IN MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS – HOMILETIC-LITURGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON MISSIONARY CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2010
In the context of changes in society and the resulting paradigm shifts in theological thinking, this article explores the development of a missional ministry praxis for church services in the reformed theological tradition.
Guillaume H. Smit
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MISI GEREJA SEBAGAI PERSEKUTUAN YANG TERBUKA BERDASARKAN DOA TUHAN YESUS DALAM YOHANES 17:18-19

open access: yesManna Rafflesia, 2023
The church founded by the Lord Jesus is an exclusive fellowship in matters of faith and salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. On the other hand, the church is also an open (inclusive) communion that wants to work with others. The problem is the concept of
Paulus Purwoto
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To be or not to be? A missional and practical theological perspective on being Church without walls amidst coronavirus disease 2019: A challenge or an opportunity?

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2020
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak to be a global pandemic. Millions of people have been diagnosed globally; and at the time of publishing this article, more
Jacques W. Beukes
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Ontluikende kerke � �n nuwe mission�re beweging. Deel 1: Ontluikende kerke as prototipes van �n nuwe mission�re kerk

open access: yesVerbum et Ecclesia, 2007
The article describes Emerging Churches as a 21st century phenomenon. Emerging churches are not a new denomination, but are experimental forms of church life, found in all denominations; formulating and living Christian faith in a post-modern world.
CJP Niemandt
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Together towards life and mission: A basis for good governance in church and society today

open access: yesVerbum et Ecclesia, 2015
In this research, important policy decisions by the 2013 General Synod of the Dutch ReformedChurch on the missional nature of the church were investigated in dialogue with the newmission affirmation of the World Council of Churches Together towards life:
Cornelius J.P. Niemandt
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Welcoming Africa's children: The nature and implications of being a missional church

open access: yesVerbum et Ecclesia, 2016
This article presents a brief overview of the historical development of the missional church from the understanding of the missio Dei. From this perspective, it attends to the African context.
Johannes J. Knoetze
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Spirituele vorming om ’n missionale karakter in gemeentes in die praktyk te bewerkstellig

open access: yesVerbum et Ecclesia, 2018
Spiritual formation to bring about a missional character in congregations in practice. This study applied literature review to focus on missional ecclesiology and, more specifically, on the important role and impact of spirituality in supporting a ...
Philippus C. Pretorius   +1 more
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