Missional ecclesiology as basis for a new church order : a case study
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Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim)
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AOSIS Open Journals
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In this contribution the author looks at the ecclesiology and church polity of the Nederduitsch
Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (NHKA) as a case study. Different approaches to ecclesiology and
church polity by different NHKA theologians are examined. The conclusion is reached that
a paradigm shift is required, to assist the church in the process of transformation. Part of the
transformation process, is the creation of a church order with a stronger missional orientation.
It is argued that, in the context of the 21st century, the missio Dei paradigm and missional
ecclesiology could be a suitable point of departure in the creation of a new church order for
the NHKA.
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Missional ecclesiology, Church polity, Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (NHKA)
Sustainable Development Goals
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Dreyer, W.A., 2013, ‘Missional ecclesiology as basis for a new church order: A case study’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 69(1), Art. #1368, 5 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v69i1.1368