Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles)2014-09-112014-09-112013-08-20Van Wyk, I.W.C., 2013, 'Hervormde Kerk: Soekend na ’n weg tussen ekklesiologiese verstarring en innovasie sonder tradisie', HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 69(1), Art. #1999, 11 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v69i1.1999.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v69i1.1999http://hdl.handle.net/2263/42011This article is a critical contribution to the discourse in the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa on ecclesiology. In preparation for the next synod meeting in September 2013, the church is confronted by many discussion papers. This article is a plea to return to the basic ecclesiological perspectives of the Early Church and the Reformation. Where this is not done, unbiblical ideas creep into the church. Concentration falls on eschatological character, catholicity, the offices and the calling of the church. Continued attention is given to the notion ‘people’s church’.Afrikaans© 2013. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Ecclesiological perspectivesUnbiblical ideasNetherdutch Reformed Church of Africa (NRCA)Article