Thesis (D.W.S.)--Institute for Worship Studies, 2007. / Abstract. Includes "Teaching notebook from training sessions" in appendix. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-127).

Thesis (D. Ed. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 145-150, 218-223).

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T12:20:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jose Carlos de Souza.pdf: 1760507 bytes, checksum: aec17ae56ea81e16f30f47687f1672ce (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-04-08 / John Wesley by examining not only what is explicit in his writings regarding the church, but also what is implicit in the social and missionary practices of the first Methodists. As a basis for this discussion, the research presents a panorama of discussions about the Wesleyan concept of church, particularly as developed in the last fifty years. The value of such research is recognized in light of aiding in the creation of certain convergences around the main themes of Wesley s vision. In many of these, one can observe efforts to accommodate fragmen ed Wesleyan reflections into a previously defined scheme of interpretation. From conservative and supporter of the established Church to schismatic and radical theologian, almost all types of skills and abilities have been assigned to him. Certainly, Wesley assimilated the contribution of various theological and ecclesiastical currents. This reveals the complexity of his theology, and its resistance to simplistic explanations. But what determines his choices is a question that is not frequently raised. This research sustains the thesis that it was not the attachment to principles considered orthodox but the encounter with the poor that led Wesley to open himself to a growing understanding of the church which was, at same time, sensitive to persons excluded from English society and sufficiently flexible to adjust itself to changing situations. He broke with hierarchical ecclesiology, in which he was formed, and introduced a fundamentally lay concept of the church. He challenged the monopoly of the clergy and openly promoted the priesthood of all believers, for both men and women. He rejected individualism and appreciated responsible community life. He discarded parochialism and an exclusivist interpretation of the church and embraced ecumenicity as an essential character of the Church of Christ. Finally his theological concerns are concentrated on via salutis, on the renewal of the whole of creation, by the grace of God with responsible human participation, such that the church becomes relative. / A presente investigação se concentra na eclesiologia prática, experimental e funcional de John Wesley, examinando não apenas o que se encontra explícito em seus escritos sobre a igreja, mas também o que está implícito na práxis social e missionária dos primeiros metodistas. Antes, porém, é traçado um panorama das discussões em torno da concepção wesleyana de igreja, desenvolvidas, sobretudo, nos últimos cinqüenta anos. O valor dessas pesquisas é reconhecido, pois elas ajudaram a criar certa convergência em torno dos principais temas da visão de Wesley. Entretanto, em boa parte delas, nota-se esforço em enquadrar a fragmentada reflexão wesleyana em algum esquema de interpretação previamente definido. De conservador e defensor da Igreja estabelecida a cismático radical, quase todas as qualificações lhe foram atribuídas. É certo que Wesley assimilou a contribuição de várias correntes, o que oferece justa dimensão da complexidade de sua teologia, resistente a explicações simplistas. Nem sempre, porém, se indaga sobre o que determinou as suas preferências. Aqui é sustentada a tese de que não foi o apego a princípios considerados ortodoxos, mas o encontro com o povo que levou Wesley à abertura crescente para uma compreensão da igreja, ao mesmo, sensível ao sofrimento dos excluídos da sociedade inglesa, e flexível para se ajustar a conjunturas em mutação constante. Ele rompeu com a eclesiologia hierárquica, em que foi formado, e pôs em prática uma concepção fundamentalmente laica de igreja. Quebrou o monopólio do clero e tornou realidade o sacerdócio de todos os crentes, tanto de homens quanto de mulheres. Rejeitou o individualismo e valorizou a vida comunitária responsável. Desfez a interpretação paroquialista e exclusivista de igreja e abraçou a ecumenicidade como caráter essencial da Igreja de Cristo. Enfim, centralizou-se na via salutis, na renovação de toda a criação, pela graça de Deus com a participação humana responsável, e relativizou a própria Igreja.

The aim of this thesis is to show how the church can use leadership in building up the local church as a model of Pastoral theology and as a method to address the weak or even wrong leadership that has caused a negative effect on the growth of churches. The research methodology used is grounded theory within qualitative methods to collect and analyze data to develop a model of ministry for the present-day society. Fifty eight interviews were conducted including laity and clergy of Harare churches. Grounded theory analysis yielded patterns of leadership and ministry in of building up local churches. The process was intended not only to evaluate the previous effectiveness of the leaders, but also to provide validated suggestions for future leadership improvement based on the research findings. Furthermore, it was anticipated that the research would provide findings that could be of significant value to other churches that intend to create and implement their own internship programs for leaders. The descriptive method of the empirical research was used with a questionnaire and an interview as the most important instrument utilized to gather the needed data. The researcher found out that the leadership in the local churches are weak or even wrong and that has negative effects in growing churches Many leaders would agree that leadership development is a very important area in the building up of the local church. However, the shortage of time and ministry demands on church leaders and the challenges involved in this attempt often result in the neglect of this very important area of the church. It is also significant that these growing churches also have the laity involved in relational evangelism teaching, training and discipleship. Recommendations were given to map the way forward with some areas were the researcher has found that they should be a further research on issues that were not covered but came out during the interviews. / Dissertation (MA Theol)--University of Pretoria, 2013. / gm2014 / Practical Theology / unrestricted

The thesis The Church and its lay aspect. Ecclesiolgical fondations of laity in the beginning of 21st century describes the situation of the lay aspect in the Church. Firstly, it defines its position within the structure of the Church. Then, on the basis of the theological reflection of the Church and its lay focus, it explains the mission of lay people as representatives of specifal state of life. Lastly, it analyzes the situation of contemporary Church, based on some examples connected to laity. The aim of the thesis is to highlight the Church approach to the world with specific emphasis on laity. It also points out the importance of the inclusive approach of the Church in the World.

One of the most significant outcomes of Vatican II was a revival of the role of the laity in the life of the Catholic Church. Council documents offered a new ecclesial vision comprised of people of God united in baptism, with the mission of the Church becoming outward focused and the shared responsibility of all members. Fifty years later, there still exists a great pastoral need to encourage, recruit, and offer proper training and guidance to lay volunteers. This Pastoral Synthesis Project proposes that all parishes designate a Director of Stewardship to facilitate the process of all baptized members responding to the universal call to holiness and service.

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[pt] O Sensus Fidei, que tem ocupado cada vez mais espaço na reflexão teológica, é tema principal deste estudo que inserido nas atividades de pesquisa do Programa de Pós-graduação em Teologia da PUC-Rio, área de concentração Teologia Sistemático-Pastoral, linha de pesquisa Fé e Cultura, projeto de pesquisa Eclesiologia: História e Questões Atuais. Partindo da análise histórica do desenvolvimento da eclesiologia, suas ênfases e limites, buscar-se-á demonstrar como o Concílio Vaticano II e suas intuições eclesiológicas são fundamentais para o resgate e a maturação desta doutrina que encontra no magistério do Papa Francisco fecundidade, tanto teórica quanto prática. / [en] The Sensus Fidei, which has increasingly occupied more space in theological reflection, is the main theme of this study, which is part of the research activities of the Postgraduate Program in Theology at PUC-Rio, area of concentration Systematic-Pastoral Theology, research line Faith and Culture, research project Ecclesiology: History and Current Issues. Starting from the historical analysis of the development of ecclesiology, its emphases and limits, it will seek to demonstrate how the Second Vatican Council and its ecclesiological intuitions are fundamental to the rescue and maturation of this doctrine that finds in the magisterium of Pope Francis fruitfulness, both theoretical and practical.

Text in Afrikaans / Hoe kan die kerk, spesifiek ook die NG Kerk in Namibie, gestruktureer word om werklik relevant te wees in 'n samelewing waarin soveel veranderinge plaasvind? Eers word gekyk na die Praktiese Teologie as navorsing random die kommunikatiewe handelinge in diens van die evangelie; 'n definisie wat werk met 'n bepaalde verhouding tussen kerk en wereld. Daarna word die groot sosiale, staatkundige en godsdienstige veranderinge in die samelewing bespreek waarin die kerk hom bevind. As antwoord op die vraag: "watter kommunikatiewe handelinge in diens van die evangelie kan van die kerk 'n wesenlike faktor vir die evangelie in die wereld laat wees?", bespreek hoof stuk 3 dan die moontlikhede wat die model van die kerk as dienskneg inhou vir die kerk se invloed en rol in die samelewing. Die laaste hoofstuk wys veral op die belangrike rol van lidmate en kleingroepe in die strukturering van die kerk om so 'n dienskneg-kerk te wees. / How can the church, particularly the Dutch Reformed Church in Namibia, be structured to be truly relevant in a society where so many changes occur? Chapter 1 concerns Practical Theology researching communicative acts in the service of the gospel; defining a specific relationship between the church and the outside world. This is followed in Chapter 2 by a discussion of the churches' role regarding the enormous social, political and religious changes in society. In reply to the question: "which actions of communication in service of the gospel can assist the church to be a substantial factor to promote the gospel in the world?", chapter 3 looks at the possibilities that the model of the church as servant has for the influence of the church in the society. The last chapter refers particularly to the important role of laity and small groups in the structuring of the church to serve the community. / Practical Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)

This study describes and analyses lay training programmes at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation (MEF) with emphasis on: Women's Training; Conference, Research and Development; and Youth Leadership. Mindolo is seen as an expression of the church's presence in society and a symbol of hope, peace and reconciliation. Lay training programmes at Mindolo aim at equipping Christians to act as 'leaven', salt and 'light' in society. The values and morals of the African people could be the basis of such teaching. The study discusses how the term 'laity' has negative implications such as regarding the laity as non-competent or specialist because they are not priests or theologians. It illustrates that although the majority of Christians are women, leadership in the church is dominated by men. The study illustrates how critical it is for Mindolo to evaluate its original vision in light of current challenges and promises. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / MA (Religious Studies)