Church Revitalization in Congo: Missiological Insights from One Church's Efforts at Glocalization
This article explores dynamics surrounding the growth of Fraternité Évangélique de Pentecôte en Afrique au Congo, or FEPACO, the largest non-Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The revitalization of FEPACO has been triggered by the development of a mission model built on (1) a proce...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
[2017]
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International bulletin of mission research
Year: 2017, Volume: 41, Issue: 4, Pages: 326-334 |
Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Inculturation B Glocalization B Revitalization B Indigenous B Missions B Gender inequality |
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Summary: | This article explores dynamics surrounding the growth of Fraternité Évangélique de Pentecôte en Afrique au Congo, or FEPACO, the largest non-Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The revitalization of FEPACO has been triggered by the development of a mission model built on (1) a process of glocalization that promotes an indigenous theology, (2) a local theology of missions and well-being and a comprehensive view of prayer for all needs, and (3) a ministry philosophy that challenges the widespread negative perception of women and children. It also considers the need for FEPACO to engage Congo's current unhealthy social and political environment. |
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ISSN: | 2396-9407 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: International bulletin of mission research
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/2396939317730502 |