Remarks on the church in the consumer society: similarities and dissimilarities by L. O. K. Lategan

“…The consumer society reminds the church that, although the message of the church cannot change, the style of church services can. Pastors should make it clear that the  gospel message is not a product for sale; however the gospel message should be directed at the needs of people. …”
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Twelve-step Spirituality in View of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church by Andrzej Jastrzębski

“…In conclusion, the author presents pastoral suggestions meant to facilitate work with believers struggling with various addictions. …”
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THE EXPERIENCES OF CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC: IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE-GIVING COMMUNITIES by D.T.M. Veloso

“… This article assesses the adequacy of the church’s responses to women currently and formerly in conflict with the law in the Philippines and offers feminist theological reflections on the need for gender- and culturally sensitive pastoral services for them in a time of pandemic. Drawing upon case studies and interviews, this paper examines the lived experiences and social worlds of women who currently occupy or formerly held the status of persons deprived of liberty. …”
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Die impak van gepreokkupeerdheid met seksuele aktiwiteit geassosieer met internetgebruik op die gesin - 'n pastorale perspektief by W. Coetzer

“…Typical behaviour of those addicted to this problem is evaluated as well as the impact of this addiction on sexual intimacy within the marriage. Pastoral guidelines that include a treatment program are discussed and practical hints are suggested. …”
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Preaching: Truth sharing as a prophetic voice by M. Nel

“…In this regard, interviews were held with 24 pastors and academics in the United States of America. …”
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BECOMING WHOLE AGAIN: THE GOAL OF WOMEN’S STRUGGLE AGAINST SEX ABUSE IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES by J.A. Cleofas

“…La Viña and her colleagues at the Catholic Safeguarding Institute, and on a holistic pastoral approach developed by Nila Bermisa. The latter offers a life-giving vision on what to aim for in dealing with abuse as Christians, namely renewal and a movement toward fullness of life. …”
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Calvyn oor natuurrampe by P. C. Potgieter

“…Thus they should be pastorally guided to humble patience and perseverance in sincere hope on God’s unquestionable faithfulness. …”
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A post-colonial political theology of care and praxis in Ethiopia’s era of identity politics by N.A. Terefe

“…She contends that post-colonial discourse and the praxis of in between pastoral care can disrupt and challenge hegemonic definitions of culture, identity, home, and subjectivity. …”
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Calvins theologisches Leitmotiv "cognitio Dei et nostri" in der Institutio von 1536 by W. H. Neuser

“…Calvin teaches a process of acknowledgement and knowledge: Creation, Fall of man, Law and Gospel follow one another; the Law also incorporates salvation. Calvin thinks in a pastoral way; knowledge of God and of ourselves (i.e. not self-knowledge nor knowledge of man) functions always in an alternating dynamic manner: God — we — God etc. …”
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Johannes Hoornbeeck, a monumental 17th Century Dutch theologian: continuities in his thinking on doctrine and life by J. W. Hofmeyr

“…This first article focuses especially on his contributions in the field of practical theology and homiletics, polemics and pastoral theology. In a later article, the focus will move to his contributions as a systematic theologian, as an historian, as a missiologist, and as a socially engaged theologian with an irenical and ecumenical orientation, in spite of him being a strong polemicist. …”
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THE BALANCE BETWEEN THEORY AND PRAXIS IN SOUTH AFRICAN PENTECOSTALISM: PATMOS BIBLE SCHOOL AS A MODEL by M.S. Kgatle

“… Recent developments within South African Pentecostalism reveal that a number of pastors in new Prophetic Churches abuse religion and women and engage in other extreme practices of religion. …”
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Wiara w Kościele, lecz dla świata. Rekonstrukcja interpretacji nauczania Vaticanum II by Andrzej Napiórkowski

“…The article shows that it was not dogmatic or even pastoral – as it is often said to be. Its main aim was to develop a new relationship between the Church and the modern era, between Christianity and the essential elements of modern teaching. …”
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Die verstaan en funksie van die Ou Testament in die kerk (of: kan die kerk klaarkom sonder die Ou Testament?) Deel II by S. D. Snyman

“…This means that the Old Testament has more than a christological message for members of the church, it has a message of its own that should be heard from the pulpits and in the pastoral care provided by the church. …”
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CHRISTOPANGANISM: A RELIGION IN SEARCH OF RELEVANCE OR A CONTEXTUALIZED CHRISTIANITY IN NIGERIA? by Amos Francis Dike

“…However, some contemporary Christians/pastors have an approach that can best be described as Christopaganism on order to bridge the gap created by western missionary exploit.Hence, while recognizing the existence of generational curses and magic, some Christian bodiesviews Christopaganismboth as a means of contextualizing Christianity and at the same time finding relevance. …”
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Die ondersteuning van okkulte-gerehabiliteerdes: 'n pastoraal-teologiese model vir die toerusting van fasiliteerders by B. M. J. de Beer, J. A. van den Berg

“…The study is based on a pastoral-theological epistemology. An eclectic model is also preferred when handling the occult-possessed and in the subsequent facilitating process. …”
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“For mine is the bitter, the ale and the lager”: Parodic prayer and the spirituality of humour by A. Houck

“… In 2001, two prominent Anglican pastors caused consternation by publishing parodic versions of the Lord’s Prayer. …”
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Die verstaan en funksie van die Ou Testament in die kerk (of: kan die kerk klaarkom sonder die Ou Testament?) Deel I by S. D. Snyman

“…This means that the Old Testament has more than a christological message for members of the church, it has a message of its own that should be heared from the pulpits and in the pastoral care provided by the church. …”
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AFIRMAÇÃO DA POLÍTICA EM ARENDT E GRAMSCI by Remo Mutzenberg

“… Diante dos desafios analíticos, postos pela natureza plural e fragmentada das sociedades contemporâneas, o artigo focaliza reflexões de dois autores, Hannah Arendt e Antonio Gramsci, em relação à afirmação da ação política. …”
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'n (N.G.) gemeente in "Het kamp te Bloemfontein" gedurende die Anglo-Boereoorlog 1900-1903 by R. M. Britz

“…It was ministered to by a number of Dutch Reformed clergymen appointed by the new colonial government. The two Lutheran pastors of Bloemfontein (Grosskopf and Arndt) also served the church in the camp. …”
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Włączanie wiernych w sytuacjach nieregularnych w życie wspólnoty Kościoła by Leszek Rojowski

“…Przykładem wdrażania nauczania Franciszka w tej materii jest dokument Pastoral guidelines for implementing Amoris laetitia wypracowany przez archidiecezję w Filadelfii. …”
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