Interview with Prof. Piet Meiring by M Laubscher

“…He was ordained to the ministry of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) in 1968 and served in three congregations in Pretoria. …”
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Teologiese opleiding en die toekoms by JH le Roux

“… This article deals with the future theological education of the Dutch Reformed Church. It is argued that future developments do not necessary weaken the Church's position. …”
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Die naam "Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk" by P. J. Strauss

“… An investigation into the name of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) reveals that it is a reformed church in the Dutch tradition with the cultural side of it’s origin in the Netherlands. …”
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INTRODUCTION by G Van der Watt

“…Since 1981, he has been a minister of the Word of God in the Dutch Reformed Church; since 1992, he has been lecturer and, from 1997, Professor in Missiology. …”
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Die ouderling in twee kerkordes in die Dordtse tradisie by P. J. Strauss

“…It argues that the influence of John Calvin on the topic of the elder and it’s mandate can be seen in the DCO and works through in the recent church orders of the Christian Reformed of North America and the Dutch Reformed Church. In essence the elder is seen as an office that governs the church through the Word of God. …”
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Die einde van sending: fases in die sendingbedryf by J. J. Kritzinger

“…Although the issue is addressed in general, and an overview is given of the theories that missiologists held since the 19th century, the questions are focused on the situation in the mission work of the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa (NG Kerk). He thinks that much of the present relational problems between this church and its South African sister churches has to do with the fact that their “mission relations” were not really terminated. …”
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Interview with Piet J. Naudé by Martin Laubscher

“…He completed the standard postgraduate theological studies (B.Th. and Licentiate) for admission as pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church. For his doctoral studies in dogmatics under Willie Jonker, he spent a year in Utrecht, The Netherlands. …”
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Gemeentediakonaat as plaasvervanger vir staatsondersteunde sinodale barmhartigheidsdiens in die Ned. Geref. Kerk by André Oosthuizen, Piet Strauss

“… The deaconate of the Dutch Reformed Church developed especially from 1934 to 1994 on the basis of the so-called "national theology" and "Boer Calvinism" and along the guidelines of the "National Reconstruction Programme" (NRP). …”
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Nogeens: watter kerk vergesél die Groot Trek? by P. J. Strauss

“… It is sometimes argued that the Great Trek of 1835-1840 removed its participants from the Cape Colony, under British control, thereby also taking them out of the congregations of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) based in the Cape. The argument further goes that the church which accompanied the Great Trek was a church independent of the DRC. …”
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An open coding analytical model of sermons on poverty with Matthew 25:31-46 as sermon text by H. J. C. Pieterse

“…Six sermons by Uniting Reformed Church preachers and six sermons by Dutch Reformed Church preachers have been analyzed. Significant sermon segments in the light of the research question were then coded in the analysis. …”
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Dr. Andries Albertus Odendaal Snr., evangeliedraer in 'n multi-dimensionele konteks. 'n Kort historiese oorsig en sendingkundige evaluering van sy lewe en werk (Deel 2) by P. Robinson

“… This is the second of two articles which briefly introduce the life and work of a so-called “local missionary” of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. This second part of the article discusses Odendaal’s involvement in theological and pastoral training, as well as his continued contributions on synodical level, in particular his endeavour for church unity, his appreciation of and working in the vernacular, his appointment as Bible translator, his passion for preaching the gospel, a testing experience in his life, and the way in which he was honoured by old students and the University of the Free State. …”
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Die kerk, maatskappy en vrye verenigings: 'n studie van die kerkorde van die NG Kerk by P. J. Strauss

“… In its stipulantions for the church in its actions against or with the other institutions and societies in society, the order of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) is unique among reformed churches. …”
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A FRAMEWORK OF FIVE TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES FOR CHURCH LEADERS IN THE DRC by L. Venter, C.A.M. Hermans

“… What framework of transformational leadership competencies could guide the development of church leaders in the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) with regard to the changes facing the church in South Africa in the 21st century? …”
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MISSIONAL-DIACONAL PRACTICES IN JAPAN AND SOUTH AFRICA: by J.S. Van der Watt

“… This article reflects on missional-diaconal practices in the ecumenical partnership between the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa and the Reformed Church in Japan. …”
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Narrative preaching: theory and praxis of a new way of preaching by Johan Janse van Rensburg

“…Furthermore, it is also new because it is only now receiving the attention it deserves in the South African context, and particularly in the Dutch Reformed Church. While narrative preaching has been acknowledged in academic circles for some time, a handful of preachers have only recently become aware of the many possibilities of this form of preaching. …”
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Die teologiese en morele regverdiging van apartheid en 'n status confessionis by P. J. Strauss

“…The conclusion is that the WARC followed certain anti-apartheid elements in the younger Dutch Reformed Churches uncritically while the RES took a more independent stand. …”
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The School for Social Innovation at Huguenot College and congregational vitality through faithful innovation by C.J.P. Niemandt

“…It explores the influence of Andrew Murray Jr, the history of the college, the relationship between the college and the Dutch Reformed church in South Africa, and the establishment of the School for Social Innovation (SSI). …”
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Kerk, koerant en die kwessie van nuus toegepas op die Rapport-berig oor huise van NG Welsyn Vrystaat vir predikante by P. J. Strauss

“…This report focuses on houses of DRC Welfare in the Free State which have been sold to ministers of the Dutch Reformed Church. …”
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Identity and community in South African congregations by W. J. Schoeman

“…Two Congregational Life Surveys were conducted in 2006 and 2010 among the membership of Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) congregations. The two surveys suggest that attenders prefer a private expression of their religion in which the Bible plays an important role. …”
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Kerklike gesag herbesoek: met verwysing na die kerklike proses om 'n belydenis of belydenisgrondslag te wysig by A. Celliers

“…In any process in the Dutch Reformed Church to change Article 1 of their Church Order to include another Confession, for example the Belhar Confession, in their confessional base, this viewpoint on church authority should have an impact on the way in which church-governing bodies come to decisions on matters at hand. …”
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