The Church Renewal Movement’s History and Evangelism

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 51-80
Author(s):  
Sung-Hyuk Nam ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Church Renewal ◽  
The Church

scholarly journals Renewal of the Dominican Monastery and Church in Dubrovnik in the 19th Century: Old Library and Church Altars

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinicije B. Lupis
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Church Renewal ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Church

In this work the author analyzes less known data about the renewal of the Dominican church and monastery in Dubrovnik during the 19th century, paying special attention to three altars, primarily the altar presently located in the church of St. Nicholas in Čilipi which once belonged to the Palmotić family, and altar of St. Vincent Ferrer sold to Muo in 1883 where it is still situated. In the work Viginti supra centum Sanctorum, Beatorum, ac Venerabilim Fratrum Ordinis Praedicatorum Chronologico ordine digestae Imagines by Serafin Marija Crijević, there is a depiction of Blessed Mannes Guzman on the page five, actually a sketch of the present-day altar of St. Dominic in the monastery church. The altar of St. Dominic is the only preserved altar from the Dominican church renewal after the earthquake. For now it is the only altar in Dubrovnik from this period, with preserved original sketch after which it was made, enriching in that way previous insights about the Baroque altars in Dubrovnik.

scholarly journals Kerkvernuwing in die lig van Bybelse begrippe vir die kerk

1994 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Vorster
Keyword(s):  
Church Renewal ◽  
Sociological Factors ◽  
The Church

In the process of church renewal as a modern phenomenon in ecclesiology, three premises are important. Firstly, church renewal must always be considered in view of a sound biblical concept of the church. Sociological factors alone are not sufficient in this regard. Secondly, paradigms for church renewal should be evaluated on the basis of a sound biblical para­digm. Thirdly, an extensive exposition of the meaning of the various bibli­cal concepts of the church is necessary to avoid one-sidedness and distortions.

scholarly journals ‘Ecclesia reformata semper reformanda’ Church renewal from a Reformed perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leo J. Koffeman
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Church Renewal ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Dutch Reformed ◽  
Reformed Tradition ◽  
Reformed Church ◽  
Church Polity ◽  
Important Field ◽  
The Church

With a view to the theme of church renewal, this article explores the role of a well-known and popular phrase in the Reformed tradition within Protestantism, that is, ecclesia reformata semper reformanda [‘the reformed church should always be reformed’]. Is this a helpful slogan when considering the possibilities and the limitations of church renewal? Firstly, the historical background of this phrase is described: it is rooted in the Dutch Reformed tradition, and only in the 20th century it was widely recognised in Reformed circles. Against this background the hermeneutical problem, linked with the principle of sola Scriptura, is presented, and put into an ecumenical ecclesiological perspective: the church is grounded in the gospel. Finally, the article focuses on church polity as an important field of renewal, taking into account Karl Barth’s interpretation of this phrase. From this perspective, a balanced and ecumenical approach of church renewal is possible.

scholarly journals Die kerklike stimulasie van eietydse transformasieprosesse, en die geleentheid wat dít aan nywerheidsbediening bied

2010 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michau Müller ◽  
Hennie J.C. Pieterse
Keyword(s):  
Liberation Theology ◽  
Church Renewal ◽  
Industrial Change ◽  
Industrial Environment ◽  
Industrial Organisation ◽  
Church And Society ◽  
Apartheid Regime ◽  
Transformation Processes ◽  
The Church ◽  
Stimulation Of

The stimulation of the modern transformation processes by the church and the opportunity this presents to industrial mission The church had reacted to both political and industrial change. Localised theology was the answer to a restricted political dispensation, and the final result was the application of liberation theology. The Kairos Document, the Evangelical Witness, the Belhar Confession and Church and Society express the different churches’ viewpoints about the apartheid regime. This contextual focus on the same political dispensation unleashed church influence during the establishment of a national democratic dispensation. The different efforts to deal with industrial change by means of church renewal have finally paved the way for the development of a new industrial mission, vision and approach. This has resulted in the forming of an interchurch industrial organisation, and far-reaching possibilities within the industrial environment.

Yves Congar

2018 ◽  
pp. 382-408
Author(s):  
Gabriel Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Church Renewal ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Catholic Theology ◽  
Communion Ecclesiology ◽  
The Church ◽  
Interpretative Framework

This chapter provides an interpretative framework for understanding the ecclesiology of Yves Congar, one of the leading architects of ressourcement and communion ecclesiology in modern Roman Catholic theology. It examines how his comprehensive theology of the church, synthesized in the notion of a ‘total ecclesiology’, was formulated in response to particular problems of the time. The section ‘Return to the Sources’ reconstructs his vision of the church, which shows that a renewed ecclesiology forms an essential theological basis for church renewal. ‘The Vision of the Church in Congar’s Theology’ investigates the shape of the renewed church, with particular attention to the principal means proposed by Congar for its renewal. ‘The Shape of the Church in Congar’s Theology’ assesses his idea of true reform, based on the recognition of the indefectibility of the church’s visible institution and faithful adherence to its tradition.

scholarly journals Renewal and Revivalism in Ghanaian Methodism: The Catalytic Role of Prayer Fellowships

2020 ◽  
pp. 374-385
Author(s):  
Samuel B. Adubofour ◽  
Hosei Osei
Keyword(s):  
Church Renewal ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Charismatic Movement ◽  
Critical Function ◽  
Methodist Church ◽  
African Worldview ◽  
Catalytic Role ◽  
Renewal Movement ◽  
The Church

Branded prayer programmes have taken centre stage in contemporary Ghanaian Christianity, and Methodism in Ghana has its fair share. The origins of these spiritual activities are nebulous. This study investigates the historical roots of the contemporary revival and renewal programmes in Methodist Church Ghana. Through historical and phenomenological research approach, the study highlights the catalytic role played by the twentieth-century prayer fellowships, which functioned as fringe groups in the Church. A re-visioning of John Wesley as a Pentecostal fore-bearer of the Christian faith constitutes an innovative attempt at situating the charismatic renewal movement in Ghana within historic Methodism. The study evinces the critical function of the laity as agents of revival and renewal of spirituality in the Church. Essentially, through the prayer fellowships, the ministry of the Methodist Church is democratised, and clericalism neutralised. The transformation of the prayer fellowship movement into the Methodist Prayer and Renewal Programme (M.P.R.P.) facilitated the formalisation, institutionalisation and regulation of the emergent charismatic movement into a "Connexional" (i.e. nationwide) Methodist activity. What makes the M.P.R.P. relevant is its dynamic response to the African worldview and existential realities of the participants. Keywords: Prayer Fellowships, Methodist Church, Renewal, Programmes, Pentecostal

scholarly journals ‘Ecclesia Reformata Semper Reformanda’ Church Renewal from a Reformed Perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-19
Author(s):  
Leo J. Koffeman
Keyword(s):  
Church Renewal ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Dutch Reformed ◽  
Reformed Tradition ◽  
Reformed Church ◽  
Church Polity ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Important Field ◽  
The Church

Abstract With a view to the theme of Church renewal, this article explores the role of a wellknown and popular phrase in the Reformed tradition within Protestantism, i.e. ecclesia reformata semper reformanda (‘the reformed Church should always be reformed’). Is this a helpful slogan when considering the pros and cons, the possibilities and the limitations of Church renewal? First, the historical background of this phrase is described: it is rooted in the Dutch Reformed tradition, and only in the twentieth century was it widely recognized in Reformed circles. Against this background the hermeneutical problem, linked with the principle of sola Scriptura, is presented, and put into an ecumenical perspective: the Church as grounded in the gospel. Finally, the article focuses on Church polity as an important field of renewal, taking into account Karl Barth’s interpretation of this phrase. From this perspective, a balanced and ecumenical approach of Church renewal is possible.

scholarly journals Eklezjalny wymiar pełnienia charyzmatu proroctwa. Wciąż aktualne przedsoborowe intuicje Yves’a Congara

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 40-55
Author(s):  
Artur Kasprzak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Church Renewal ◽  
Martin Luther ◽  
16Th Century ◽  
The West ◽  
Pope Francis ◽  
The Right ◽  
Proper Interpretation ◽  
The Church

This study examines the question of the elementary tools of discernment in the Church needed to guide the fulfilment of the prophet’s charism. The study considers the synthesis of Yves Congar’s important reflections in his book of 1950: True and False reform in the Church. The search of the French theologian refers to the analysis and finding the reasons for the division caused in the Church in the West by Martin Luther in the 16th century. We see behind Congar’s intuition that there is a risk of division in the prophetic quest to reform the Church. Only true reform in the Church can avoid it. However, an authentic reform must always be embedded in the right conditions of discernment. The issues raised by the eminent French theologian are important in terms of the dynamic pentecostalisation of Christianity, but also in the proper interpretation of the pastoral renewal directed by the current Pope Francis. The tools for discerning the authenticity of reform in the Church are still unchanged. Despite the 70 years that have passed since the publication of the book by Congar analysed here, his indicated conditions for assessing the authenticity of Church renewal are still valid.

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