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Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition
Thesis (PhD (Practical Theology))--University of Pretoria 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94527 Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition Nel, Malan michaelwdroege@gmail.com Droege, Michael William UCTD Adolescence Youth Ministry Practical Theology Church Ministry Theology SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Theology theses SDG-10 SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Theology theses SDG-16 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Theology theses SDG-17 Thesis (PhD (Practical Theology))--University of Pretoria 2023. The problem concerning this research is why, after a century of professional study, training, and resourcing in youth ministry, does the American church still experience generational attrition? This research argues that 20th century hegemonic ideas surrounding adolescence transformed emerging adults transitioning from childhood to adulthood into a problematic sub-culture that needed specialized programming to protect and mold into productive members of the hegemonic class. The mixed methodology and multi-disciplinary approach to the development of youth ministry demonstrates a historical and methodological connection to mainline church attrition, but it also invites us to reconsider the foundational concepts of adolescence that inspired 20th century youth programming. The common complaint among churches today is the lack of teenagers that they “have”. However, an empirical investigation into their historical practice demonstrates a lack of inclusion on the part of churches who no longer have a vibrant teenage population vs those that do. Utilizing the inclusive missional ecclesiology of Malan Nel as a point of departure, this research includes a theoretical consideration of a kinship model, most often practiced in African American churches, and a consideration of adolescence itself as a theological conversation partner. Empirical research provides a vital “text” for consideration as the theoretical and the empirical are brought into conversation to provide a practical theological approach to reformation in not only the praxis of youth ministry, but the posture toward adolescence. As a result, a way forward is suggested that moves a congregation from an exclusive programmatic structure that does not foster intergenerational community to one that considers all voices and all gifs as vital to a missional identity. Practical Theology PhD (Practical Theology) Unrestricted Faculty of Theology and Religion SDG-10: Reduces inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals 2024-02-13T09:33:12Z 2024-02-13T09:33:12Z 2024-05-01 2023-09-24 Thesis * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94527 10.25403/UPresearchdata.25206989 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Adolescence Youth Ministry Practical Theology Church Ministry Theology SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Theology theses SDG-10 SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Theology theses SDG-16 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Theology theses SDG-17 Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition |
| title | Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition |
| title_full | Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition |
| title_fullStr | Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition |
| title_short | Growing together : inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition |
| title_sort | growing together inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition |
| topic | UCTD Adolescence Youth Ministry Practical Theology Church Ministry Theology SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Theology theses SDG-10 SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Theology theses SDG-16 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Theology theses SDG-17 |
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