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)

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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