Strategiese bakens vir die wisselwerking tussen eenheid, verskeidenheid en roepingsvervulling in die Plaaslike kerk

Abstract

Every local church, although part of a greater denomination, finds itself in a unique
context with unique ministerial needs. It is of the utmost importance for every local
church to be contextual in its ministry. To make this possible a Scriptural view of the
interplay between the unity of the church, the diversity of the church and the fulfilment
of the calling of the church, currently not existing, is a key factor. The primary
goal of this article is to provide guidelines to churches to assure the contextualisation
of their calling and ministerial strategy. Beacons were developed in the light of the
Scriptural interplay and presented as guidelines for the local church.The beacons are, in
short: 1. Identifying the unique context; 2. Ascertaining of the current interplay; 3. Ascertaining of the Scriptural interplay; 4. Breaking through traditions; 5. Creating balance
in the interplay; 6. Ensuring unity in communal interest; 7. Ensuring diversity, not in own
interest; 8. Accommodating each other.

Acta Theologica Vol. 1 2007: pp. 134-155