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Managerial competencies of the clergyBarker, David Ross 14 July 2016 (has links)
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Business Administration, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Management
1992 / This study investigated the managerial training needs of ordained ministers of
the Methodist Church through the identification of managerial tasks that
ministers perform and their current levels of proficiency in these areas.
Managerial competencies were generated from the literature and from
interviews with several bishops. The competencies were defined and used in
the construction of questionnaires which were completed by ordained ministers
and laity in two independent studies. The perceived importance and need. for
training was determined for each competency. The training needs identified
from the triangulated research design were found to be statistically similar.
This study is important since it yielded several Significant findings which have
practical applleadon, These include:
* A logical framework for a. management course for probationer ministers
was derived on the basis of a factor analysis of the importance rankings
of the competercies,
* Training needs which were identified were prioritised and form
logical framework for a programme for in-service training.
* Managerial competencies required of ministers were identified and
prioritised which has provided a resource for a performance appraisal
and needs analysis within the church.
* It was established that ministers and laity perceive a very great. need for
training in the managerial competencies.
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The mission and the role of the Women's Manyano Movement in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa.Mkhwanazi, Fannie Solomon. 28 February 2014 (has links)
This dissertation is a study of the mission of the Women's Manyano in the Methodist
Church of Southern Africa, beginning from 1907 to 1997. It focuses on the barriers and
successes this organisation has experienced during the years of its mission. It also
examines the history of the formation and objectives of the organisation especially within
the structures of the church. It attempts to analyse the reaction of the hierarchy of the
church in order to understand why the organisation had no representation at executive
meetings at the national level for a very long time.
It will compare similarities and differences between the organisations that are within the
church and the influence that it has on other organisations inside and outside the church.
The organisation did not agree when the church called for the unification of all the
churchwomen's organisations. Manyano saw this as a call to its downfall because they
had no real similarities with other women's organisations within the church.
Although the Women's Manyano is the largest in the church, her representation at
national conferences was still minima. At the same time the church proclaim a message
of Priesthood of all believers. Women's Manyano is the backbone of the Methodist
Church of Southern Africa. Without such an organisation the church could not have
grown very fast. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Durban-Westville, 2002.
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Theology and education : the role of the church in education for social transformation : a Methodist contribution.Kumalo, Simangaliso Raymond. January 2005 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2005.
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Baptism and rebaptism in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa: a critical investigation into the viability of possible alternatives.Kretzmann, Oswin Garnet. January 2011 (has links)
Abstract not available. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2011.
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African spirituality and methodism : a survey of Black members of the Thaba-Nchu Methodist Church.Sibeko, Malika. January 1997 (has links)
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) has been plagued by a number of problems. One of this problems has been the breakaway of some of its members. Some of these members have joined other churches (Mainstream and African Indigenous Churches) and others have founded their own churches. One of the major reasons for the breakaways is what I have framed lack of "African Spirituality" in the MCSA. By "African Spirituality" I imply that the African way of life does not distinguish between sacred and secular. African spirituality includes the following component elements: Belief in one God, belief in Divinities, Believe in spirits,
veneration of ancestors and practice of medicine. My research in the Thaba-Nchu area confirmed the existence of this problem in the Thaba-Nchu
Methodist church. There were three categories of respondents in this research: those who left the church are: those who live between two worlds (belonging to the MCSA and attending services in the African Indigenous Churches at the same time); and those who have single
membership. The first two categories, unanimously agreed that the lack African spirituality and that is why they left the church or have dual membership. Ways of addressing this problem, i.e., to remedy the situation, have been suggested by the respondents, some scholars and leaders of the MCSA. These suggestions include the following:
(i) singing: use of drums, clapping of hands, etc.
(ii) special Sundays for prayers of healing: the church is to use people who are gifted in this, e.g. diviners, sangomas and barapelli.
(iii) symbolic things like water to be used.
It is hoped that if these suggestions were implemented, the problem would be addressed and the breakaways would stop or slow down and those who have dual membership would be satisfied to stick to the Thaba-Nchu Methodist Church alone. To implement these suggestions, the "top down"
communication strategy adopted by the MCSA's leadership on this and other problems has to be revised, the language used must be understandable to the ordinary people (the grassroots or the marginalised) and the material must be easily accessible to them. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1997.
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"Living as a Methodist minister in the late twentieth century" : an oral history of Methodist ministers ordained between 1980-1999, with particular reference to clergy serving in the Natal West District.Linscott, Delme Connett. January 2006 (has links)
Very little has been written on the lives of Methodist ministers in Southern Africa. Even less has been written about ministers using oral history as the primary source of information. This paper will seek to capture the stories of some Methodist ministers and then to reflect on their experiences of ministering in the late twentieth century. In order to maintain focus this paper will hone in on the clergy who were ordained in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa between 1980 and 1999. A considerable portion of the initial analysis has been taken from personal interviews with the ministers, focusing mainly on what they have encountered in their ministries. Most of the interviewees are currently serving in the Natal West District, however further valuable feedback has been received from ministers living in other communities around Southern Africa. These thoughts and comments were gathered by means of a questionnaire. This research is further complemented with information gathered by means of a database. This database deals exclusively with all ministers ordained between 1980 and 1999. Making use of simple statistics and comparative figures, a number of results will be reflected upon. This paper will also examine what impact ministerial training has had on the formation of the ministers, as well as their thoughts on further training. Chapters on the burdens of being in the ministry, the effect of politics on the clergy, understanding the reasons for ministers leaving the church and the impact of clergy moving into other forms of ministry have been included. The negative aspects of ministry have been countered by considering the number of blessings of being called into the ministry. This paper will also reflect on what lessons can be learnt from these clergy in order to leave a legacy for future generations of ministers. The ultimate aim of this paper is to give voice to the stories of men and women who have been called to serve God, through the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. It is hoped that the readers of this paper will dignify the oral histories of these ministers and will indeed find them challenging, refreshing, insightful and powerful. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2006.
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A Christian development appraisal of the Ubunye Cooperative Housing initiative in Pietermaritzburg.Ntakirutimana, Ezekiel. January 2004 (has links)
This dissertation reflects on the growing social problem of housing in South Africa, and reviews the contribution that Christians should make to address the issue. One basic assumption is that the Church as God's agent has a role to play in issues affecting the wider society. Drawing on the social teaching and pastoral care in the Wesleyan tradition, the Ubunye Free Methodist Church in Pietermaritzburg is dedicated to offer housing services to the poor including survivors of domestic violence, through the Ubunye Cooperative Housing initiative. The dissertation builds on the vision of Wesley and in dialogue with Paulo Freire, argues that 'humanization' is the key goal of Christian social witness. This dissertation then explores to what extent the Ubunye Free Methodist Church promotes humanization and what humanization means in the practice and implementation of housing policy. The research has unveiled that residents' training and participation in the running of the Ubunye Cooperative Housing initiative are some of the key issues, which need more attention in an attempt to bring about change. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2004.
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The 1978 Methodist Schism in Transkei : a missiological analysisLungu, Maxwell Themba. 11 1900 (has links)
In 1977 the Annual Conference of the Methodist Church of South Africa (MCSA) decided to
discontinue its practice of sending messages of goodwill to the Heads of State of the Southern
African region (including Transkei). The Prime Minister ofTranskei interpreted this resolution
as implying the non-recognition ofTranskeian political independence, obtained from the Republic
of South Africa in 1976, and expressed his intention to ban the MCSA in Transkei and replace it
by the Methodist Church of Transkei (MCT)
The thesis presents, in narrative form (Chapter 2), a detailed description of the process of
the schism ( 12 January 1978 to 2 June 1978). Chapter 3 analyses the political and ecclesial
context of the schism comprehensively by examining three main issues: the Methodist tradition
in the Eastern Cape and Transkei, the Methodist tradition of pledging loyalty to the Head of State
and the emergence of Transkei as a geo-political state.
Chapter 4 focuses on the reaction of the Transkeian Methodists to the dispute between
the Transkeian Government and the MCSA. The loyalties which influenced their reaction are
identified and analysed. In this study the whole process of the schism is seen as an interplay
between and clash of different loyalties.
Chapter 5 reviews the different models and typologies used to explain and interpret the
African Independent/Initiated Church movement. The aim is to identify the elements in these
models which are relevant for an understanding of this schism.
Chapter 6 concludes the study by considering five areas of missiological importance
highlighted by the 1978 Methodist schism in Transkei, namely: ( 1) the research questions, (2)
mission and unity, (3) mission and ethnic issues, (4) prophetic mission, and (5) prophetic
ambivalence. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D.Th. (Missiology)
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How can the Young Men's Guild (YMG) respond to the needs for the prevention of HIV (MCSA) : with special reference to King William's Town circuit.Guzana, Zukile Wesley. January 2006 (has links)
This research undertook to establish how the YMG in KWT circuit become fruitfully involved in the prevention of HIV and AIDS. It is argued here that the YMG is strategically situated in the church to address issues in the Xhosa-Christian culture that exacerbate the spread of HIV. These include issues like maleness and gender inequality, safer sex practices and the place of condoms and the promotion of sex ethics. The YMG is historically a centre for peer education, resilience in suffering, and morale building. It was the YMG that enabled the church to stand and strategise against apartheid. It is therefore a suitable space for Aids debate, education, and strategising on prevention methods. The YMG is also a well-to-do forum for airing the voices of the Xhosa Christian men on AIDS issues. It is, as well, a good support forum for addressing treatment and bereavement in an allempt to demythologise the Aids disease. However, it is the submission of this research that the YMG needs certain focusing in order to become fruitfully involved in prevention efforts. It is therefore recommended that the age disparity within the study circles of the YMG be resolved in order to create openness and comradeship. The membership of YMG at the present stretches from 17 years to 70 years. Members of YMG with this age disparity cannot talk freely on sexuality and HIV unless the groupings are systematised. There is also the need to bring on board such church leaders in the circuit so as to address morality and sexuality within the Methodist doctrinal perspective. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2006.
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The 1978 Methodist Schism in Transkei : a missiological analysisLungu, Maxwell Themba. 11 1900 (has links)
In 1977 the Annual Conference of the Methodist Church of South Africa (MCSA) decided to
discontinue its practice of sending messages of goodwill to the Heads of State of the Southern
African region (including Transkei). The Prime Minister ofTranskei interpreted this resolution
as implying the non-recognition ofTranskeian political independence, obtained from the Republic
of South Africa in 1976, and expressed his intention to ban the MCSA in Transkei and replace it
by the Methodist Church of Transkei (MCT)
The thesis presents, in narrative form (Chapter 2), a detailed description of the process of
the schism ( 12 January 1978 to 2 June 1978). Chapter 3 analyses the political and ecclesial
context of the schism comprehensively by examining three main issues: the Methodist tradition
in the Eastern Cape and Transkei, the Methodist tradition of pledging loyalty to the Head of State
and the emergence of Transkei as a geo-political state.
Chapter 4 focuses on the reaction of the Transkeian Methodists to the dispute between
the Transkeian Government and the MCSA. The loyalties which influenced their reaction are
identified and analysed. In this study the whole process of the schism is seen as an interplay
between and clash of different loyalties.
Chapter 5 reviews the different models and typologies used to explain and interpret the
African Independent/Initiated Church movement. The aim is to identify the elements in these
models which are relevant for an understanding of this schism.
Chapter 6 concludes the study by considering five areas of missiological importance
highlighted by the 1978 Methodist schism in Transkei, namely: ( 1) the research questions, (2)
mission and unity, (3) mission and ethnic issues, (4) prophetic mission, and (5) prophetic
ambivalence. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D.Th. (Missiology)
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