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The focus of this study is on pastoral counselling and mentorship in the South African context and how it can contribute to the improvement of parent-child relationships. The Practical Theological model of Osmer is used as a framework in which the study is conducted. It consists of the Descriptive-empirical, Interpretative, Normative and Pragmatic tasks (which, for the purpose of the study, are called methods of approximation). In the first chapter the emphasis is on the way in which the study will be conducted with the aim of obtaining positive outcomes. This is also addressed in Chapter 2 by means of empiric research. Interviews are conducted with 24 participants that consist of parents and children. The aim of this is to determine how many problems really occur within families in a South African context. Many problems in this regard have come to light. The third chapter is mainly dedicated to a literature study that discusses the effect of positive and negative outcomes through the application of Biblical principles and mentorship within families. The effect of negative or positive parenthood is discussed as well as the effect it has on the child in his/her development process. Parents can learn many lessons from this chapter so that their children won’t have to grow up with emotional anguish. In the fourth chapter the theological aspects are discussed and proof is given for the value of these aspects as addressed by theological experts. Moral values, pastoral models, the value of the Holy Spirit and how God is portrayed are discussed here. These principles also contribute to happier families. In the fifth chapter attempts are made to find summarising solutions for this study’s initial problem statement, research question and central theoretical argument. Various results and conclusions can be made to find answers to the different key terms. Problem identification and problem solving techniques are discussed. A typical counselling session is held on the basis of a pastoral phase model in order to provide clarity to the solution of the abovementioned problems. / PhD (Pastoral Studies), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

The focus of this study is on pastoral counselling and mentorship in the South African context and how it can contribute to the improvement of parent-child relationships. The Practical Theological model of Osmer is used as a framework in which the study is conducted. It consists of the Descriptive-empirical, Interpretative, Normative and Pragmatic tasks (which, for the purpose of the study, are called methods of approximation). In the first chapter the emphasis is on the way in which the study will be conducted with the aim of obtaining positive outcomes. This is also addressed in Chapter 2 by means of empiric research. Interviews are conducted with 24 participants that consist of parents and children. The aim of this is to determine how many problems really occur within families in a South African context. Many problems in this regard have come to light. The third chapter is mainly dedicated to a literature study that discusses the effect of positive and negative outcomes through the application of Biblical principles and mentorship within families. The effect of negative or positive parenthood is discussed as well as the effect it has on the child in his/her development process. Parents can learn many lessons from this chapter so that their children won’t have to grow up with emotional anguish. In the fourth chapter the theological aspects are discussed and proof is given for the value of these aspects as addressed by theological experts. Moral values, pastoral models, the value of the Holy Spirit and how God is portrayed are discussed here. These principles also contribute to happier families. In the fifth chapter attempts are made to find summarising solutions for this study’s initial problem statement, research question and central theoretical argument. Various results and conclusions can be made to find answers to the different key terms. Problem identification and problem solving techniques are discussed. A typical counselling session is held on the basis of a pastoral phase model in order to provide clarity to the solution of the abovementioned problems. / PhD (Pastoral Studies), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

A pesquisa é bibliográfica, perscruta as Escrituras Sagradas, literaturas de teor secular e busca deixar um norte com fundamentação psicológica e cristã sobre o relacionamento de pais e filhos nos anos iniciais do ser humano. Destaca a importância do desenvolvimento humano e o valor dos saberes desse processo formativo, pois cooperará para a formação apropriada da criança. Descreve a imputabilidade necessária desde a existência intrauterina, pois a vida do ser humano principia no momento em que as células germinais originárias dos pais se encontram. Aborda o desenvolvimento da personalidade que se desenvolve desde o nascimento e a importância do posicionamento adequado dos pais ancorado no bom testemunho. Realça que o conhecimento dos fatores que permeia a existência da criança ajudará na formação dos filhos dentro de relações afetuosas e efetivas. Menciona princípios e conceitos bíblicos que norteiam a relação nos anos formativos da criança, destacando o lar como instituição de alta relevância na constituição do ser humano. Versa que, no contexto cristão, a fé começa em casa, onde a instrução e testemunho dos pais enraízam os preceitos divinos nos filhos, de forma que Deus estará presente nas experiências diárias. Frisa o amor como via integradora para a construção de relacionamentos saudáveis e efetivos, realçando-o como a inusitada conjuntura em que a vida cumpre os seus desígnios, sendo a base de relações sólidas, especialmente a dimensão do amor incondicional. Significa o pedir perdão e o perdoar como atitudes fundamentais que nutrem a interação. Explicita a disciplina na contextura de ensinar à criança o caminho apropriado, porém, notifica que a criança só responderá de forma positiva se sentir verdadeiramente amada e aceita. Especifica que dentro dessas características o amor será adequado e funcionará como via integradora eficaz no relacionamento com os filhos. / The research is bibliographic; it investigates the Holy Scriptures, secular literature and seeks to leave a guideline with a psychological and Christian foundation about the relationship of parents and children in the initial years of the human being. It highlights the importance of the human development and the value of knowledge of this formative process, since this cooperates with the appropriate formation of the child. It describes the necessary responsibility beginning with the intrauterine existence, since the life of the human being begins at the moment that the originating germinal cells of the parents meet. It deals with the development of the personality which develops beginning with the birth and the importance of the adequate posturing of the parents anchored in the good witness. It highlights that the knowledge of the factors which permeate the existence of the child will help in the formation of the children within affectionate and effective relations. It mentions biblical principles and concepts which guide the relation in the formative years of the child, pointing out the home as an institution of high relevance in the constitution of the human being. It says that in the Christian context, the faith begins in the home, where the instruction and witness of the parents implant the divine precepts in the children so that God is present in the daily experiences. It emphasizes love as the integrating path for the construction of healthy and effective relationships, highlighting it as the uncommon conjuncture in which life fulfills its designs, being the base of solid relations, especially the dimension of unconditional love. It means that asking forgiveness and forgiving are fundamental attitudes which nourish the interaction. It explains discipline in the contexture of teaching the child the appropriate path, however it warns that the child will only respond positively if it feels truly loved and accepted. It specifies that within these characteristics the love will be adequate and will work as an integrating effective path in the relationship with the children.

This MA thesis aims to address discipleship, one of many possible concepts of Christian spiritual leadership of people to maturity in Christ. The theoretical part defines the expression of discipleship, furthermore it highlights examples of discipleship and biblical principles that result from the Old and New Testament. The practical part contains a description of four kinds of discipleship in practice of the Brethen Church and a comparison with the biblical principles of discipleship in the theoretical part. These are the leadership of a group of disciples, discipleship dormitory Tyrannus Hall in Prague, spiritual parenting and spiritual motherhood.