Thesis (M.A.)--Lancaster Bible College, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-90).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Westminster Theological Seminary, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 309-314).

Thesis (M. Div.)--St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, NY, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-117).

This study examined perceptions of paradigms and duties in pastoral ministry. In particular, the imperative to preach the Word was researched to ascertain its priority among other duties. The research focused on duties (the what) of ministry over against style (the how) ultimately to determine if clarity or confusion exists. From a population of over 37,000 Southern Baptist Convention churches, more than 400 pastors (principally senior or solo pastors) were sampled. Respondents selfidentified paradigms previously taught, ideally desired, and currently used. They also rated the importance of 10 pastoral duties and other aspects of ministry via a rating scale. Data were analyzed to describe current perceptions of pastoral ministry. Though perceptions on paradigms and duties did differ, preaching was consistently rated the most prominent; actual practice, however, trailed taught expectations. Perceptions are invaluable for (1) seminaries in curriculum development, (2) seminarians in paradigm formation, (3) leaders in contextualization, and (4) churches in ministry alignment. Key words: Paradigms, pastoral ministry, pastoral duties, pastoral tasks, ministry models.

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

The principal of this thesis is to show how the Church can use the shepherding model of pastoral care as a method to address victims of the 2008 political violence in Zimbabwe. The model is biblically sound and is quite challenging to an African Christian practicing pastoral care. The Palestinian shepherds when herding the flock they are in front while in Africa, Zimbabwe in particular, we herd from behind. The Palestinian model is important for the Church to emulate. Could the African – Zimbabwean model be the one that the Churches in Zimbabwe have employed? The Church has been reacting when things are happening. The church has not been helpful by prophetically confronting the evil of political violence. The shepherding model of pastoral care calls the church take a risk, trusting God for providence. The church can not afford to be silent when people are being traumatized by political violence. Remaining silent will be regarded as siding with the evil that traumatize people. It is the church that can only be a vehicle of hope, healing and reconciliation. The three stories shared in chapter four is a clear testimony that the church has a lot to do in terms of creating safe environment, rehabilitation and even integrations. / Dissertation (MA(Theol))--University of Pretoria, 2011. / Practical Theology / unrestricted

No abstract available / Dissertation (MA (Practical Theology))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Practical Theology / MA / unrestricted

The rejection of young pastors by African culture with the old people is a serious problem and a challenge that are affecting Mulenzhe and other area within Vhembe district. The aim of this research is to equip young pastors who are experiencing this rejection by rejection by old people is to help young pastors in acquiring skills which helps them in overcoming this problem. In this research a model which has been used is the one of the shepherding of flocks. This is the Gerkin’s methodology which is on pastoral care of the flocks that belongs to God. The Word of God has been used to explore where the author wanted to show that God is the only one who call people to be a pastors out of His will. This research study explored the model of pastoral care which the affected young pastors have to be helped to receive healing after trauma councelling and guidance by pastoral care givers who are empowered through this research. The research is done by exploring the following key questions:<ul> <li> Why do some married men have extramarital sexual relationships with young women, and when faced with problems, they would not allow young people who are ministers to counsel them?</li> <li> Another problem facing young ministers is the secrecy issue, namely is it correct for a man to hide the fact that he is maintaining another child while being married?</li> <li> What is the role of a pastoral care giver within that kind of a situation?</il> <li> How can the attitude of adults refusing to be counseled by young ministers be changed?</li></ul> Conclusion and recommendations African culture is recognized to be a threat to young pastors in all its aspects. The young pastor is urged to acknowledge that African culture is a barrier to his/her duties. / Dissertation (MA(Theology))--University of Pretoria, 2009. / Practical Theology / unrestricted

My focus on this research is based on the Black African widows who find difficulties, in action and rejection from the Church after the death of their partners. I am aware that the subject had been dealt with in the past by the late Rev T.B.S.Mnisi and expresses her point of departure from the woman perspective. I’m coming from the background where these practices have affected me and challenged my ministry As an African minister experiences had clouded our behavior and judgment especially to issues that are violent, abusive and harmful to women. I’m fully aware that being a product of patriarchal structure raises eyebrows, but it will help others to take care of widows in such a way that they are included in the community. The way the widows are treated from the church, raises questions that challenges the Pastoral care. The challenges lie on whether the cloth causes people to be stigmatized and isolated. Therefore the findings of the research will enable the church and Pastoral caregivers to undo the wrongs that were done in the past and continue in the present. The author will use Sesotho influence to help in the method of doing Pastoral care in the Swazi context. Copyright / Dissertation (MA(Theol))--University of Pretoria, 2009. / Practical Theology / unrestricted

No abstract available. / Dissertation (MA(Theol))--University of Pretoria, 2011. / Practical Theology / unrestricted