Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946-2010-03-112010-03-112002Venter, PM, Dreyer, TFJ & Dreyer, Y 2002, 'Geloofskommunikasie in ’n pluriforme wêreld : Communicating faith in a pluriform world', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 973-993.[http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/issue/archive]0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13419Spine 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 PDFThe pluriformity of the postmodern world presents the church with challenges on different levels. The theological discourse can be based on the pluriformity inherent to biblical material, as well as on the dynamic dialectic of the great variety of theologies in the Bible. The principle of symmetrical communication serves as an example of how pastoral care to a postmodern society can be approached. By making use of narrative communication, pastors facilitate genuine intersubjectivity. Preachers adhere to the principle of symmetrical communication when their sermons are characterized by an authentic spirituality and spiritual growth.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaTheological discourseSymmetrical communicationFaith and reason -- ChristianityCommunication -- Religious aspects -- ChristianityReligious pluralismChurch and the worldPastoral careIntersubjectivity -- Religious aspects -- ChristianityArticle