Made available in DSpace on 2015-09-25T12:18:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JoseSanchesVallejoNeto.pdf: 803881 bytes, checksum: dd52f30ddc8a7b57a039dad0c31582dc (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006-09-29 / A long time ago, in several western societies, the individual came studying the established relationship, between the powers terrain and spiritual, more exactly, between the religions and states. In the present situation where are find us, with cultural values accepts before are uncentralizeing, noticed that relation gospel and church has been, over the last couple decade, analysis factor among culture and society studies, specifically in this subject/relation from Brazil context. The objectives of this research has to classify, to select and to analyze the evangelic pastors speeches from Campina Grande with the aim to describe the influence ou not-influence to the pastor speech over the member of community opinion who is leader, about elections and the candidates to a politic-parties position. This research used as start point a gospel hackneyed phrase: evangelic vote in evangelic (in Brazilian says: brother vote in brother ). From this common-place, to looked for feel the what have a considerable number of declare evangelic in Campina Grande it took with reference the Censo 2000/IBGE and this same number, aim the valid electors, is unable to elect one candidate to a politic-parties position, still he s declare brothers . We tried answer to the question: Is the evangelic/pastor leader interfere in the flock opinion who s pastor? To come to the conclusion, we used a methodological approach prioritizing both aspects quantitative and qualitative, once has necessary the following procedure to camp collection: 1) To make a questionnaire, 2) the application these questionnaires to the informers (pastors/evangelic leaders) and 3) the analysis of informations. The results verified to show the evangelics don t be a enraptured society category to yours rights and duties, as said ordinary. Contrary to what say, the data indicates in Campina Grande, when occur an election, one big candidate from evangelic environment to a politic-parties position don t get a sufficient votes to be elect, although your original religious community had a most sufficient number of electors to make win the intended position although be not practice the evangelic leader suggest names when the subject is a election to the politic-parties position. The research developed to look for bring the analysis of the speeches develop in the Cultural Studies / Há muito tempo, em várias sociedades ocidentais, os indivíduos vêm estudando as relações estabelecidas, ao longo do tempo, entre os poderes terreno e espiritual, mais precisamente, entre a(s) religião(ões) e o estado(s). Na atual conjuntura social em que nos encontramos, com valores culturalmente antes aceitos sendo descentralizados, percebe-se que a relação evangélico e igreja parece ter sido, ao longo das duas últimas décadas, fator analisável entre estudiosos da cultura e da sociedade, especificamente em se tratando desta temática/relação em contexto de Brasil. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi catalogar, selecionar e analisar o discurso de pastores evangélicos de Campina Grande com o intuito de descrever a influência ou não-interferência da fala do pastor sobre a opinião do membro da comunidade em que é líder, no que diz respeito às eleições e aos candidatos a cargos político-partidários. A pesquisa tomou como ponto de partida uma frase clicherizada no meio evangélico: irmão vota em irmão . A partir deste lugar-comum, procurou-se perceber o porquê de haver em Campina Grande um número considerável de evangélicos declarados tomou-se o Censo de 2000/IBGE como referência e este mesmo número, entre os eleitores válidos, não serem capazes de eleger um candidato a um cargo eletivo, mesmo este se declarando irmão . Procurou-se responder à pergunta: o líder evangélico/pastor interfere na opinião do rebanho que pastoreia? Para chegar-se a uma conclusão, utilizou-se uma abordagem metodológica que priorizou tanto o aspecto quantitativo quanto o qualitativo, uma vez que foram necessários os seguintes procedimentos para a coleta de campo: 1) confecção de questionário, 2) aplicação desses questionários aos informantes (pastores/líderes evangélicos) e 3) análise dos dados. Os resultados a que se chegou demonstraram que os evangélicos não constituem uma categoria social alienada de seus direitos e deveres, conforme comumente se falou. Ao contrário, os dados indicam que em Campina Grande, quando de uma eleição, um forte candidato do meio evangélico a um cargo político não obteve votos suficientes para ser eleito, embora a sua comunidade religiosa de origem tivesse o número mais que suficiente de eleitores para elegê-lo ao cargo pretendido embora não seja prática do líder evangélico sugerir nomes quando a questão tratada é eleição. A pesquisa desenvolvida procurou aproximar-se das análises de discursos desenvolvidas nos Estudos Culturais.

Submitted by Aline Amarante (1146629@mackenzie.br) on 2017-12-20T21:00:53Z No. of bitstreams: 2 José Valter.pdf: 1065280 bytes, checksum: fb5d43ec291c5156e42829655e35b6b3 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Paola Damato (repositorio@mackenzie.br) on 2017-12-22T13:48:29Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 José Valter.pdf: 1065280 bytes, checksum: fb5d43ec291c5156e42829655e35b6b3 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-12-22T13:48:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 José Valter.pdf: 1065280 bytes, checksum: fb5d43ec291c5156e42829655e35b6b3 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-02-01 / Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie / This paper has as its object of study the Presbyterian pastor and his family. he scope of the study covers the theological education of the pastor in Brazil, as well as, the way he deals with the transformations happening in our society taht affects his family. It also examines the rela-tionship of the pastor's family with the church where he works, the church that is his work place. It considers the crises the pastor and his family faces, especially related to the expecta-tions of the church concerning his family behavior during the involvement with church activ-ities and the whole ministry of the pastor. Family conflicts are also highligted corncerning the pastor's sexuality, the relationship with the children and other aspects required from that family during the ministry of the church. Also, the resulting frustrations experienced by the pastor's children, his wife and himself. For this purpose, bibliographical research, articles published in magazines and websites, testimonies of pastors, researches in dissertations and theses were used, as well as the personal observation of the researcher built during the 23 years of eccle-siastical work in the Presbyterian Church of Brazil. Based on the research carried out, this paper presents some alternatives for the pastor's family, with the purpose of giving him some informative elements, which can serve as support when facing crises, announced or already installed crises, so that he can bear dealing with problems with hope. The results of this re-search can be resourceful to pastors and others involved in ministry. / Este trabalho tem como objeto uma análise do pastor presbiteriano e sua família, desde a sua formação em terras brasileiras, lidando com as transformações na sociedade e consequentes transformações no seu convívio. Também analisa a relação dessa família com a comunidade de trabalho do pastor e as suas crises, sobretudo aquelas que são consequências das expectati-vas desenhadas pela igreja e cobradas dos membros dessa família, diante de sua conduta e procedimentos com as atividades eclesiásticas. São estudados também os conflitos na estrutura da família na área da sexualidade do pastor, da relação com os filhos e os aspectos das cobran-ças que a família recebe, assim como as consequentes frustrações experimentadas pelos filhos do pastor, por sua esposa e por ele mesmo. Para tanto, são utilizadas pesquisas bibliográficas, artigos publicados em revistas e sites, depoimentos de pastores, pesquisas em dissertações e teses, além da observação pessoal do pesquisador, construída ao longo dos 23 anos da vida eclesiástica e ministerial da Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil. Com base na pesquisa realizada, apresenta algumas alternativas para a família do pastor, com o intuito de conceder a ela alguns elementos informativos, os quais podem servir como suporte para o enfrentamento das crises, anunciadas ou já instaladas, para que possa suportar com mais firmeza os seus problemas. Os resultados deste garimpo poderão servir aos pastores e ao público interessado no ministério pastoral.

The research presented in the following pages explores interpersonal dynamics in church leadership which may adversely affect the tenure of Youth Pastors in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA). Since 2006, eight resolutions passed by the Conference of the MCSA have noted a concern around the appointment of Youth Pastors. When Youth Pastors depart from their positions it can have an adverse effect on the young people, the Youth Pastor and the ability of the church to be faithful in youth ministry. Literature supports a long tenure for sustainable youth ministry. A sample group of ten participants was selected and interviewed. The average tenure of the sample group was calculated; compairsons were drawn between those who served for longer and shorter than the average tenure. The aim of the research was to provide information to the MCSA that might reduce the problem of disrupted Youth Pastor tenure by determining the factors contributing to departure. Both the literature review and the empirical research demonstrated that the Youth Pastor’s relationship with the minister is critical to a positive job experience. Some of the factors contributing to negative interpersonal relationships include an autocratic minister, a lack of support and a church leadership that lacks insight into youth ministry. The majority of the sample expressed a largely unmet expectation that their minister should provide them with spiritual and personal support. They commonly experienced conflict with their minister, particularly when one minister left and a new minister arrived. Most Youth Pastors who underwent negative departures cited conflict with the minister as a primary factor in their departure. However, there were others who experienced similarly difficult interpersonal dynamics, yet chose to remain in their positions. Thus, the question of why Youth Pastors leave was slowly overshadowed by a new question which seeks to understand the factors that contribute to Youth Pastors choosing to remain. The empirical research suggested that the qualities more frequently observed among long tenure participants were (1) a clearly articulated call (2) a love for the youth (3) a mentor outside the local church and (4) a sense of responsibility to fulfil a vision for the youth ministry. The theory of action to be presented to the MCSA involves a more rigorous discernment process for prospective Youth Pastors, the provision of a wider web of relationships for Youth Pastors as well as the youth themselves, mandatory mentoring for all Youth Pastors and a platform for the Youth Pastor to receive feedback. / Dissertation (MA Theology)--University of Pretoria, 2016. / Practical Theology / MA Theology / Unrestricted

In recent years the state of youth work, and more specifically the professional youth worker, has been on the forefront of discussion and concern in South Africa and has been the focus of the Presidency, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the Commonwealth, and select South African universities. Statistics (Stats SA 2011) discloses that more than 58.5% of the South African population are youth that is aged 1 through 35 (National Youth Policy of South Africa 2008:11) and is, therefore, an important area of interest. In a similar manner, there is increasing discussion and concern in the area of youth ministry in the church. In utilising a case study of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa (BUSA), it is reflected at the annual assembly of churches and its publications that indeed there is an ever increasing concern regarding its youth. The concern for the youth ministry centres on the efficacy of this area of ministry as we observe the exodus of youth from the local church. This particular study has its focus on the youth ministry and specifically the topic of the office of the career youth pastor in an attempt to address the concern of effective ministry to youth as well as addressing the concern of the professional youth worker. This research posits that there is no clear and intentional theological articulation for the office of the career youth pastor. Furthermore, the study will inquire how the office of the career youth pastor will address the problem regarding the professional youth worker as well as an effective ministry to and with youth in the church. This research, therefore, will endeavour to address the theological basis for the call and vocation of the career youth pastor, the cultural as well as the developmental needs of youth in supporting the notion for the career youth pastor, and the purpose of the career youth pastor, by reflecting on the practices and normative texts of the BUSA as a case study through the empirical research of qualitative interviewing. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2016. / Practical Theology / PhD / Unrestricted

As the poverty rate continues to rise, many individuals seek assistance to help meet basic needs. Previous research has indicated that churches provide a social safety net for those in need, yet some churches choose not to become human service providers. The purpose of this multicase study was to explore how pastoral transformational leadership influences a church's decision to become a provider of human services among African American pastors and churches. Transformational leadership provided the theoretical framework for this study. The purposeful sample included bounded systems of 5 pastors and their respective churches. Each case was bound by race, location, and denomination. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire was used as a tool to identify each pastor's leadership style, and interviews were used to determine how the church becomes a human service provider. Interviews were transcribed, inductively coded, and analyzed to identify recurring themes. The results of this research indicated that the transformational pastor is influential in all aspects of the church's human service initiatives. The transformational pastor plays a key role in determining whether the church becomes involved in human service initiatives, and he or she remains involved throughout initiation, implementation, and sustainability. Findings from this study may influence pastoral leadership training and provide a framework for churches and communities who wish to help meet the social needs in their communities. If churches consistently address poverty-related issues, they can address the underlying problems associated with it. This can result in a decrease in the poverty rate over time. This contribution can potentially help decrease the rate of poverty in the community.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:48:27Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jose Mauricio Passos Nepomuceno.pdf: 823044 bytes, checksum: 646f7336469e396ae33ac65bc2812e4c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-15 / The paper analyzes the sociological problem with the loss of social legitimacy of the Brazilian Protestant Minister (aqui também pode-se usar Pastor) and it will evaluate the ways that these social agents can use to fill this gap psychosocial. Working from the theory paradigm of role "symbolic interactionist", taking advantage the sociological methodology of the Jean-Paul Willaime and transplanting these resources to the sociological Brazilian Protestantism's reality, this study showed that during the historical course, since the insertion of Protestant mission in Brazil, even the most significant change in the Brazilian religious field with the emergence of neo-pentecostalism, Protestant Ministers connected to brazilian historical religious denominations suffered a gradual loss or restriction of their social importance. The study also found that this loss or restriction in their social locus generates a natural response in order to reconquer their condition of social plenitude. This natural response interposes as the vital sociological problem discussed in this research: what are the possible outputs for legitimating the Brazilian Protestant Minister. / O trabalho analisa o problema sociológico da perda de legitimidade social do pastor protestante brasileiro e avalia os caminhos que estes agentes sociais podem se utilizar para preencher esta lacuna psicossocial. Trabalhando a partir do paradigma da teoria de papel simbólico interacionista , aproveitando-se da metodologia sociológica de Jean-Paul Willaime e transplantando estes recursos para a realidade sociológica do protestantismo brasileiro, o trabalho demonstrou que no decurso histórico, desde a inserção do protestantismo de missão no Brasil, até a mais significativa mudança do campo religioso brasileiro com o surgimento do neopentecostalismo, os pastores protestantes ligados às denominações religiosas históricas brasileiras sofreram uma gradativa perda ou restrição de sua importância social. O trabalho também considerou que esta perda ou restrição do locus social gera uma resposta natural de reconquista da condição de plenitude social o que se interpõe como o problema sociológico vital discutido nesta pesquisa: quais as possíveis saídas legitimadoras para o pastor protestante brasileiro.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T12:21:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Suelypg1_50.pdf: 291656 bytes, checksum: ba1cfad8cff664c4f64606ab92dc28ec (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-04-26 / The object of research of this dissertation are perícopes of Isaiah 7,10-17; 8,23-9,6 and 11,1-9. In this we meet the principal point of the messianic thought of Isaiah. It is important to observe that the isaian messianism comes from the conception of messiah that comes to govern from the right and justice, and, thus, to establish the peace. The messianism presented for this prophet don t part of the spheres of the kingdom power, but of the small and fragile persons of the society, endowed with the spirit of Yahweh. It has to be distinguished that the prophecy of Isaiah is a watershed with respect to the messianic theology in the Kingdom of the South, especially the prophets after him. In Isaiah, we meet the rupture with the ruling classes and a warlike messianism. The proposal of this prophet points to a fragile messiah, but that is moved by the blow, by the movement of Yahweh and his action. And thus, Isaiah opens the doors for understanding a poor messiah, as Zechariah recognize, a messiah in service, presented for the Second-Isaiah, or who knows a shepherd messiah, as considered by Micah and Ezekiel and received well for the traditions of the first century (Jo 10,10). The messiah in Isaiah have names and adjectives : Imanuel, child, root of Jessé, but do not have face, do not have geographic localization, is not fit in the messianic type since the davidic of Jerusalem. These messiah can be found at any time with any face, by that is important a new reading messianic presented in texts of the current Christianity. Many of inspired them in the isaian prophecy of 8º. century B.C. / O objeto de pesquisa desta dissertação são as perícopes de Isaías 7,10-17;8,23-9,6 e 11,1-9. Nelas encontra-se o cerne do pensamento messiânico de Isaías. É importante salientar que o messianismo isaiano parte da concepção de um messias que vem para governar a partir do direito e da justiça, e, assim, estabelecer a paz. O messianismo apresentado por este profeta não parte das esferas de poder da corte, mas dos pequenos e frágeis da sociedade, dotados do espírito de Javé. Há que se destacar que a profecia de Isaías é um divisor de águas no que concerne à teologia messiânica no Reino do Sul, especialmente nos profetas depois dele. Em Isaías, encontra-se a ruptura com as classes dominantes e com um messianismo bélico. A proposta deste profeta aponta para um messias frágil, mas que é movido pelo sopro, pelo movimento de Javé em suas ações. E assim, Isaías abre as portas para compreensão de um messias pobre, como retrata Zacarias, um messias servo, apresentado pelo Dêutero-Isaías, ou quem sabe um messias pastor, como proposto por Miquéias e Ezequiel e bem recebido pelas tradições do primeiro século (Jo 10,10). O messias em Isaías tem nomes e adjetivos : Imanuel, menino, raiz de Jessé, mas não tem rosto, não tem localização geográfica, não se enquadra em nenhum tipo messiânico desde o davidismo de Jerusalém. Este messias pode ser encontrado em qualquer época com qualquer rosto, por isso a importante releitura messiânica apresentada em textos do cristianismo nascente. Muitos deles inspirados na profecia isaiana do 8º. século a.C.

The 21st century is marked by the widespread influence of post-modernism and the relativisation of truth. As such, confidence in the truth of Scripture is flagging, and nowhere is this felt more, ironically, than in the appointment and the working of pastors of the Word of God. Movements such as the historical Jesus research abroad, and the so-called “New Reformation” in South Africa, are calling into question long-held tenets of the Christian faith, as well as the inerrant nature of the Bible. The failing trust in the Scripture has also led to a diminished reliance on exposition of the Bible. This again relates to the training of pastors, as theological training today is marked by greater disdain for biblical subjects and a threatening rift between practical theology and biblical exposition. The aim of this study is to demonstrate how the trend might be countered, by applying an exposition of portions of the book of Titus relevant to the selection, appoint, and task of the pastor, to the current situation as it exists today. The exposition focused on the following excerpts from the epistle: 1:1–2:8, 3:12–15. The pastor was discussed as the exemplification of the Church elder, but it was also noted that all that applies to the pastor, equally applies to all elders of the Church. Emphasis was laid on the character of the pastor, the biblical requirements for the ministry, the appointment of pastors, the biblically mandated task of the pastor, the role of the pastor in defending and teaching sound doctrine, and how the teaching of the pastor is to filter down through the congregation, through the older men to the younger men, the older women to the younger women, and how a general ethos of relational ministry is to pervade the mindset of the whole Church (pastor and congregants) in all that they do. Through the exposition, it is seen that biblical exposition is still relevant, and has a role to play in all spheres of life and theology, including practical theological concerns such as the appointment and task of pastors. / Dissertation (MA(Theol))--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Practical Theology / unrestricted

Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:48:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rita Coelho de Mello de Almeida.pdf: 782835 bytes, checksum: a1fa1d68354907a0c68ec8971b048afe (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-02-21 / The Science of Religion is a kind of science that needs constant research because there are many issues that revolve in their fields, from biblical aspects, through its relationship with the company until the day-to-day life of the religious, this wide dynamic range combined with the world today needs to be continuously studied. Among the possible subjects met the life of the pastor who after years of studies, provision of services to the community and society and financial remuneration for their activity is seen in 70 years exonerated. With the dismissal is mandatory as the life of the Presbyterian minister? This dissertation aims to analyze the place occupied by the Presbyterian minister in the church after his retirement, still analyzing the conflicts arising in the social and property after retirement. To do so, use the deductive approach starting from the literature of the subject in various scientific sources, as well as the orders of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil. The intention with this paper to present all the issues related to the topic and present a dignified solution to life after the retirement of the pastor and the same current form given the current increase in life expectancy and quality of life of human beings humans, thus respecting the personal rights of the elderly. This dissertation examines the factual situation of the Presbyterian minister's retirement age of 70. This fact is true throughout the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, but the consequences in social life and heritage of this fact is rarely discussed. The life of a Presbyterian pastor is ruled by his studies and applying them to the community in the teachings of the various possible ways. After years of complicity pastor knows that the age of 70 will be retired, but currently have 70 years is quite different than having 70 years 10, 20 or more years ago. The index of life expectancy increases every year in Brazil and in most countries of the world, moreover, the quality of life is getting better due to greater knowledge of society and the practice of healthy attitudes and medical studies. All these factors lead to questioning the need for retirement at 70, since many times the pastor at that age these days can be at the peak of his knowledge and teachings to the community. However, this is the reality, the jubilation today significantly alter the social aspects of life and property of the pastor. The pastor takes a while in active social life according to their duties and obligations, but if you see a sudden you have to redo their activities, their routine tasks and duties may have several results that will be analyzed in this research. Moreover, as the pastor of retirement when his life has affected the equity principle, unless the same together with the Church to develop a retirement plan. These aspects of extreme importance for the correct and dignified conduct of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, and other related is to be addressed in this work with the intuit to solve this major issue surrounding the current Presbyterian minister. / As Ciências da Religião são um tipo de ciência que precisa da pesquisa constante pois, muitos são os temas que orbitam nos seus domínios, desde aspectos bíblicos, passando por sua relação com a sociedade até o dia-a-dia da vida dos religiosos, esta vasta gama aliada dinâmica do mundo atual precisa ser continuamente estudada. Entre os temas possíveis encontrou-se a vida do pastor que após anos de estudos, prestação de serviços a comunidade e a sociedade e de remuneração financeira para sua atividade vê-se com 70 anos exonerado. Com a exoneração compulsória como fica a vida do pastor presbiteriano? A presente dissertação tem como objetivos a analise do lugar ocupado pelo pastor presbiteriano na igreja após a sua jubilação, analisando ainda os conflitos advindos nos aspectos sociais e patrimoniais após a jubilação. Para tanto, usará a metodologia dedutiva partindo da pesquisa bibliográfica do assunto nas mais diversas fontes cientificas, como por exemplo o senso da Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil/2010 e os índices de desenvolvimento Humano(IDH), bem como nos ordenamentos da Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil. Pretende-se com o presente trabalho apresentar todas as questões relacionadas com o tema e apresentar uma solução digna para a vida do pastor após a jubilação e da mesma forma atual tendo em vista os atuais aumento na expectativa de vida e da qualidade de vida dos seres humanos, respeitando assim os direitos de personalidade do idoso. Esta dissertação analisa a situação fática da jubilação do pastor presbiteriano ao completar 70 anos. Este fato é uma realidade em toda Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil, porém as conseqüências na vida social e patrimonial deste fato é pouco discutida. A vida do pastor presbiteriano é regrada por seus estudos e a aplicação dos mesmos nos ensinamentos para a comunidade das diversas maneiras possíveis. Após anos e anos de cumplicidade o pastor sabe que aos 70 anos será jubilado, porém atualmente ter 70 anos é bem diferente do que ter 70 anos há 10, 20 ou mais anos atrás. O índice de expectativa de vida aumenta a cada ano no Brasil e na maioria dos países do mundo, além disso, a qualidade de vida é cada vez melhor devido ao maior conhecimento da sociedade e a prática de atitudes saudáveis e estudos médicos. Todos esses fatores levam ao questionamento da necessidade de jubilação aos 70 anos, uma vez que muitas vezes o pastor nessa idade nos dias de hoje pode estar no auge de seus conhecimentos e ensinamentos para a comunidade. Todavia, esta é a realidade, a jubilação hoje altera significativamente os aspectos da vida social e patrimonial do pastor. O pastor enquanto na ativa leva uma vida social de acordo com suas tarefas e obrigações, mas se ver de uma hora para outra obrigado a refazer suas atividades, sua rotina, suas tarefas e obrigações podem ter diversos resultados que serão analisados por essa pesquisa. Além disso, da mesma forma, o pastor quando da jubilação terá sua vida patrimonial afetada a princípio, a não ser que o mesmo em conjunto com a Igreja desenvolvam um plano de aposentadoria. Estes aspectos de extrema importância para a condução digna e correta da Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil, além de outros correlacionados é que serão abordados neste trabalho com o intuído de solucionar esta grande questão atual que envolve o pastor presbiteriano.

This study examines the motivations and goals of Swedish free church pastors engaging in social work, as well as how pastors view their churches’ social commitment in relation to public social work. Seven semi structured interviews were conducted with eight pastors from six congregations in two counties in southern Sweden. The empirical data gathered was processed with thematical analysis, from which six themes were identified: Faith as a motivation, Practical Christianity, Denominational heritage, A better world, Spreading the faith and A compliment to the public sector. The results of the study were analyzed with Antonovsky’s theory of salutogenesis, with a focus on the concept Sense of coherence. The theory aims to explain why people stay healthy even though they meet hardship in life. The conclusions of the study are that the pastors are motivated by their faith in the Bible and in Jesus and how he met with people. The pastors’ goals with social commitments are to make a better world and for people to come to faith in Jesus. In relation to the public sector the pastors regard themselves as a compliment. / <p>Utfördes online via Zoom</p>