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A Strategy To Increase Membership Among The Xhosa-Speaking People In Zimbabwe, Ndlovu Sikhumbuzo
A Strategy To Increase Membership Among The Xhosa-Speaking People In Zimbabwe, Ndlovu Sikhumbuzo
Professional Dissertations DMin
Problem
Seventh-day Adventist membership among the Xhosa-speaking people in Zimbabwe (a minority ethno-linguistic group) is very low. The Seventh-day Adventist presence among the Xhosa-speaking people in this particular area has been minimal. This trend has led to a lot of frustration in the planning and implementation of outreach programs among this people group. The problem is that in spite of the outreach programs conducted for the Xhosa, the response of the community remains relatively low as compared to other ethnic groups in the same area.
Method
A theological study on reaching the unreached was developed and formulated from a review …
Biblical Principles To Guide Adventists On Political Involvement In Zimbabwe, Obert N. Mudzengi
Biblical Principles To Guide Adventists On Political Involvement In Zimbabwe, Obert N. Mudzengi
Professional Dissertations DMin
Problem
There is no harmony in the understanding of the momentous "middle-of-the-road" approach when it comes to political involvement. Some people are politically headstrong, while others are laid back. This standoff has left the church in a quandary about what to do concerning civic matters. The scarcity of a farsighted stratagem to help guide church members on citizenship issues might be the cause of the deadlock.
Method
To provide some framework, biblical principles and guidelines from the writings of Ellen G. White on political involvement were established. In addition to reviewing Adventist and other Christian authors on responsible citizenship, this …