"Holiness, Missio Dei and the Church in Africa," 3–18. In African Contextual Realities
Abstract
Everyone who has “eyes to see” acknowledges the growing importance of the African church to the future of global Christianity. But what does it mean for the church to take root in Africa? How should the message of the gospel and the practice of Christianity be contextualized for Africa? African Contextual Realities addresses many of the questions surrounding contextualization from a practical point of view.
URI
https://books.langham.org/product/african-contextual-realities-2/http://repository.anu.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1290
Publisher
Langham Publishing
Subject
HolinessMissio Dei
Church in Africa
African Christianity
Christian mission
Ecclesiology
Holiness theology
Contextual theology
Christian witness
Mission and evangelism
Description
This book chapter by Gift Mtukwa examines the relationship between holiness, Missio Dei (the mission of God), and the church in Africa. It explores the theological significance of holiness in the church's participation in God's mission, considering how the church's identity, spiritual formation, and witness relate to its calling within African contextual realities. The chapter contributes to discussions on African Christian theology, ecclesiology, and mission, highlighting the importance of holiness in shaping the church's engagement with its social, cultural, and spiritual environment.