Van Zyl, P.J.Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946-2012-01-162012-01-161996Van Zyl, PJ & Dreyer, TFJ 1996, 'Die belangrikheid van besoeke aan nuwe intrekkers as deel van die werkprogram van die gemeentepredikant', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 130-146.0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17788Spine cut of Journal binding and pages scanned on flatbed EPSON Expression 10000 XL; 400dpi; text/lineart - black and white - stored to Tiff Derivation: Abbyy Fine Reader v.9 work with PNG-format (black and white); Photoshop CS3; Adobe Acrobat v.9 Web display format PDFIn the current theological literature about parish-visiting, a gap is identified with regard to the importance of visiting newcomers in a congregation. With this in mind an empirical study was undertaken to evaluate the matter in actual practice. The starting point (hypothesis) of this study is: Visits to newcomers is a very important facet of any parish minister's work. Such visits can help to establish a pastoral relationship between minister and member which is essential for the minister's pastoral and other work in the congregation. By means of an empirical study the above-mentioned hypothesis was tested and a preliminary theory with regard to the importance of visitation to newcomers was formulated. After this theory has been tested against the directives of Scripture, a proposal is made for a new theory to underpin the practice within the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika17 pagesPDFAfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaNederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van AfrikaParish-visitingPastoral relationshipsVisits to newcomersArticle