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In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi, 1999
Reformed spirituality as corporate spirituality This article focuses on corporate spirituality fr... more Reformed spirituality as corporate spirituality This article focuses on corporate spirituality from a Reformed perspective and attempts to determine the place of Reformed spirituality in the context of the different traditions and definitions. A short historical overview of different definitions of spirituality is provided and a provisional personal definition is also formulated. In order to differentiate between Reformed spirituality and other manifestations of spirituality, the historical development, theological ratio and different manifestations of spirituality are outlined. From these data a general definition of Reformed spirituality is formulated. The issue of what exactly is meant by corporate spirituality from a Reformed perspective is addressed and the article finally arrives at a conclusion founded on the relevant data.
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi, 1998
Small groups as a means of facilitating spirituality in the church In this a r iic k U is argued ... more Small groups as a means of facilitating spirituality in the church In this a r iic k U is argued lluil ilue to Jifjerenl sociul, philosophical and ecclesiastical chanj>es in society the practice o f sm all groups could he the solution to the need o f koinonia (fellowship) am ong believers. The invvlvem ent o f believers in sm all groups could likewise be instrum ental in the deepening o f their faith. The advantages a n d dynam ics o f sm all groups-fo r instance as a place where G od could be listen ed to. an opportunity fo r koinonia. becom ing sensitive tow ards the w orld a n d its needs an d the addressing o f socio-em otional needs, are expounded The conclusion a rrived at is that sm all groups can he an im portant fa c to r in fa cilita tin g .spirituality a n d the experience that "G od is am ong us "
A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relat... more A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relationship between corporate spirituality of the congregation and the corporate spirituality of the small group within the congregation is being researched by looking at inter alia the principles and the historical development in this regard. Furthermore, the question is posed how the leadership of small groups can function in a meaningful structure within a reformed congregation. Certain existing models are discussed and following that the authors propose a (new) model which can be used in congregations where the relationship of the minister, elders and small group leaders are set out. Both advantages and disadvantages of the proposed model are then discussed.
Proefskrif voorgele ter voldoening aan die vereistes van die graad Theologiae Doctor in die Fakul... more Proefskrif voorgele ter voldoening aan die vereistes van die graad Theologiae Doctor in die Fakulteit Teologie aan die Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys.
A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relat... more A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relationship between corporate spirituality of the congregation and the corporate spirituality of the small group within the congregation is being researched by looking at inter alia the principles and the historical development in this regard. Furthermore, the question is posed how the leadership of small groups can function in a meaningful structure within a reformed congregation. Certain existing models are discussed and following that the authors propose a (new) model which can be used in congregations where the relationship of the minister, elders and small group leaders are set out. Both advantages and disadvantages of the proposed model are then discussed.
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi, 1999
Reformed spirituality as corporate spirituality This article focuses on corporate spirituality fr... more Reformed spirituality as corporate spirituality This article focuses on corporate spirituality from a Reformed perspective and attempts to determine the place of Reformed spirituality in the context of the different traditions and definitions. A short historical overview of different definitions of spirituality is provided and a provisional personal definition is also formulated. In order to differentiate between Reformed spirituality and other manifestations of spirituality, the historical development, theological ratio and different manifestations of spirituality are outlined. From these data a general definition of Reformed spirituality is formulated. The issue of what exactly is meant by corporate spirituality from a Reformed perspective is addressed and the article finally arrives at a conclusion founded on the relevant data.
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi, 1998
Small groups as a means of facilitating spirituality in the church In this a r iic k U is argued ... more Small groups as a means of facilitating spirituality in the church In this a r iic k U is argued lluil ilue to Jifjerenl sociul, philosophical and ecclesiastical chanj>es in society the practice o f sm all groups could he the solution to the need o f koinonia (fellowship) am ong believers. The invvlvem ent o f believers in sm all groups could likewise be instrum ental in the deepening o f their faith. The advantages a n d dynam ics o f sm all groups-fo r instance as a place where G od could be listen ed to. an opportunity fo r koinonia. becom ing sensitive tow ards the w orld a n d its needs an d the addressing o f socio-em otional needs, are expounded The conclusion a rrived at is that sm all groups can he an im portant fa c to r in fa cilita tin g .spirituality a n d the experience that "G od is am ong us "
A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relat... more A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relationship between corporate spirituality of the congregation and the corporate spirituality of the small group within the congregation is being researched by looking at inter alia the principles and the historical development in this regard. Furthermore, the question is posed how the leadership of small groups can function in a meaningful structure within a reformed congregation. Certain existing models are discussed and following that the authors propose a (new) model which can be used in congregations where the relationship of the minister, elders and small group leaders are set out. Both advantages and disadvantages of the proposed model are then discussed.
Proefskrif voorgele ter voldoening aan die vereistes van die graad Theologiae Doctor in die Fakul... more Proefskrif voorgele ter voldoening aan die vereistes van die graad Theologiae Doctor in die Fakulteit Teologie aan die Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys.
A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relat... more A proposed structure for congregational small group leadershipl/bg lbrg In this article the relationship between corporate spirituality of the congregation and the corporate spirituality of the small group within the congregation is being researched by looking at inter alia the principles and the historical development in this regard. Furthermore, the question is posed how the leadership of small groups can function in a meaningful structure within a reformed congregation. Certain existing models are discussed and following that the authors propose a (new) model which can be used in congregations where the relationship of the minister, elders and small group leaders are set out. Both advantages and disadvantages of the proposed model are then discussed.