Individuals and organisations follow a general developmental cycle, that begins with
birth, and progresses through growth, maturity, decline and death. While individuals
necessarily die after a period of years, organisations may continue through many
generations, though they too may die. Once an organisation reaches maturity, it tends
toward decline, for sin has corrupted not only men, but all creation (Rms. 8:21-22).
Though all things tend toward decay and death, they can be revitalised, for such is the
power of God's grace.
Like all organisations, the church can become ineffective. Many prefer abandoning
the old organisation and starting a new work. Revitalisation may be the better solution,
though it is certainly the greater challenge.
This project considers the organisational life cycle biblically, historically and
contemporarily. It considers how the church grows, and what keeps it from growing. It
also considers the merits of creating `new wineskins,' versus revitalising old ones. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M.Th. (Missiology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/1142 |
| Date | 30 September 2004 |
| Creators | Haase, John Martin |
| Contributors | Botha, Nico Adam, Speckman, McGlory T. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (96 leaves) |
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