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The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being
Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/132629 The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being Loots, Werner Thesnaar, C. H. Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Theology. Dept. of Practical Theology and Missiology. Stress management -- Religious aspects Theology, Practical Burn out (Psychology) -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Spirituality -- Psychological aspects Clergy -- Mental health Clergy -- Religious life UCTD Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2025. Loots, W. 2025. The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/504128be-94ee-4d22-b9d4-d0ae583d9d25 ENGLISH SUMMARY: This research study examines the ministerial well-being of pastors within evangelical denominations in South Africa, situated within the post-apartheid context. The study employs a qualitative empirical approach, conducting unstructured interviews with twenty-one pastors from ten evangelical denominations. Theoretical frameworks from practical theology guide the research, which explores the challenges pastors face, including ministerial trauma, theological conflict, and the need for a paradigm shift towards a spirituality of imperfection. Through interdisciplinary analysis, integrating theological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives, the study highlights the complex interplay between spiritual resilience, emotional health, and societal factors that affect pastors' well-being. Key findings emphasise the importance of fostering a supportive church environment, incorporating rest and renewal practices, and promoting a theological framework grounded in grace and community. The study advocates for a practical, holistic and multifaceted pastoral approach which transforms pastoral training and denominational structures to prioritise ministerial well-being. Recommendations are provided for evangelical denominations, practitioners, and the field of practical theology in South Africa. The researcher aims to disseminate these findings through workshops, community forums, and academic publications, contributing valuable insights for both local and global evangelical communities. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie navorsingstudie ondersoek die welstand van pastore binne evangeliese denominasies in Suid-Afrika, geplaas binne die post-apartheid konteks. Die studie gebruik 'n kwalitatiewe empiriese benadering deur ongestruktureerde onderhoude met een-en-twintig pastore van tien evangeliese denominasies te voer. Teoretiese raamwerke uit praktiese teologie rig die navorsing, wat die uitdagings verken waarmee pastore te kampe het, insluitend bedieningstrauma, teologiese konflik en die behoefte aan 'n paradigmaskuif na 'n spiritualiteit van onvolmaaktheid. Deur interdissiplinere analise wat teologiese, sielkundige en sosiokulturele perspektiewe integreer, beklemtoon die studie die komplekse wisselwerking tussen geestelike veerkragtigheid, emosionele gesondheid, en maatskaplike faktore wat pastore se welstand beïnvloed. Sleutelbevindinge beklemtoon die belangrikheid van die bevordering van 'n ondersteunende kerk-omgewing, die inkorporering van rus- en hernuwingspraktyke, en die bevordering van 'n teologiese raamwerk wat op genade en gemeenskap gebaseer is. Hierdie studie pleit vir 'n praktiese, holistiese en veelsydige pastorale benadering wat pastorale opleiding en denominasionele strukture transformeer om predikante se welstand te prioritiseer. Aanbevelings word gemaak vir evangeliese denominasies, praktisyns, en die veld van praktiese teologie in Suid-Afrika. Die navorser beoog om hierdie bevindinge deur werksessies, gemeenskapsforums en akademiese publikasies te versprei, wat waardevolle insigte bied vir beide plaaslike en internasionale evangeliese gemeenskappe. Doctoral 2025-06-12T06:48:58Z 2025-06-12T06:48:58Z 2025-03 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/132629 Stellenbosch University 289 pages : illustrations, includes annexures application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Stress management -- Religious aspects Theology, Practical Burn out (Psychology) -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Spirituality -- Psychological aspects Clergy -- Mental health Clergy -- Religious life UCTD Loots, Werner The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being |
| title | The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being |
| title_full | The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being |
| title_fullStr | The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being |
| title_full_unstemmed | The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being |
| title_short | The 'presencing of God' in human frailty : toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well-being |
| title_sort | presencing of god in human frailty toward a praxis pietatis of imperfection in the quest for ministrial well being |
| topic | Stress management -- Religious aspects Theology, Practical Burn out (Psychology) -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Spirituality -- Psychological aspects Clergy -- Mental health Clergy -- Religious life UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/132629 |
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