Smit, Guillaume Hermanus2008-03-102008-03-102007Smit, G 2007, 'Ekklesiologie deur 'n Antiogeense lens', Practical Theology in South Africa / Praktiese Teologie in Suid-Afrika, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 135-149. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_practheo.html]1010-8017http://hdl.handle.net/2263/4718Ecclesiology through an Antiochean lens This article explores the church at Antioch as described in Acts 11:19-30 and the ecclesiological implications of this narrative. The following structural markers are developed : The Antiochean church contributes to the understanding of the church as missional in nature; arising from the identity as belonging to Christ; equipped for ministry as members of a new spiritual household; and finally developed for every member's unique calling through acoustical leadership.237011 bytesapplication/pdfAfrikaansSociety for Practical Theology in South AfricaChurch history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600ChurchBible -- N.T. -- Acts XI, 19-30 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Mission of the churchChristian leadershipChurch workAntioch (Turkey) -- Church historyArticle