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1	“To stand where God stands”: the mission praxis of the Melodi ya Tshwane congregation Tshibalo, Azwindini Ernest 01 1900 (has links) This research aims to investigate the understanding, attitudes and application of Article 4 of the Belhar Confession by Melodi ya Tshwane (MyT). The aim specifically outlines the current mission praxis of MyT and its missionary activities, the church’s missionary calling in line with Article 4 of Belhar , evaluate the extent to which Article 4 of Belhar is applied, and to propose missionary praxis for MyT . The research findings include: participants have a narrow understanding of missions; conducting outreach activities in the form of charity. Some gaps identified include: lack of understanding of God as the missionary God, and a narrow interpretation of justice. Guiding principles on being missional include: missions should be Christ-centred, relational, collaborative, transformational, and lived out in word and deed. Proposed mission praxis consider the following approaches: the church as an institution, as a living organism and the church’s corporate service, and missional consciousness. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology) Belhar Confession Mission praxis Outreach Justice Melodi ya Tshwane Article 4 of Belhar Confession 262.984268 Belhar Confession
2	Developing a contextual approach to ecological mission / a case for the Christian youth ministry at Melodi ya Tshwane Sebego, Tebogo Zakia 02 1900 (has links) This thesis examines the role of Melodi Ya Tshwane Christian Youth Ministry (MyT CYM) in the context of what is increasingly observable environmental crisis with a view of developing a contextual approach to ecological mission. The research does not focus primarily on the environmental crisis itself except to note that its scope incorporates not only environmental issues, but has some important implications for social justice as well. The research recognises the role that MyT CYM must play as part of their contribution towards addressing the environmental crisis. Such a role is based not on a pragmatic response to the situation, but flows from the missional nature and theology of the church. Therefore, the missional church has an obligation to address this issue, through Christian mission that takes seriously the biblical call to care and preserve the integrity of creation. Finally, this research aims to assist MyT CYM to understand the theological basis for contextual action towards developing an appropriate ecological mission. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th.(with Specialisation in Urban Ministry) Theology Eecological theology Mission Ecological mission Environmental crisis Missional ecclesiology Youth ministry Church Melodi ya Tshwane
3	Developing a contextual approach to ecological mission : a case for the Christian youth ministry at Melodi ya Tshwane Sebego, Tebogo Zakia 02 1900 (has links) This thesis examines the role of Melodi Ya Tshwane Christian Youth Ministry (MyT CYM) in the context of what is increasingly observable environmental crisis with a view of developing a contextual approach to ecological mission. The research does not focus primarily on the environmental crisis itself except to note that its scope incorporates not only environmental issues, but has some important implications for social justice as well. The research recognises the role that MyT CYM must play as part of their contribution towards addressing the environmental crisis. Such a role is based not on a pragmatic response to the situation, but flows from the missional nature and theology of the church. Therefore, the missional church has an obligation to address this issue, through Christian mission that takes seriously the biblical call to care and preserve the integrity of creation. Finally, this research aims to assist MyT CYM to understand the theological basis for contextual action towards developing an appropriate ecological mission. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology with Specialisation in Urban Ministry) Theology Ecological theology Mission Ecological mission Environmental crisis Missional ecclesiology Youth ministry Church Melodi ya Tshwane 201.77 Human ecology -- Religious aspects Nature -- Effects of human beings on Nature -- Religious aspects Youth -- Religious life Ecotheology

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