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Towards Effective Pastoral Caregiving within Contemporary Post-Colonial Praxis in Africa: A Discernment of Care Needs for ‘Now’ and ‘Intervention’ Propositions by Magezi, Vhumani

“…Post-colonial Africa and its attendant challenges, including disillusionment during democratic dispensation and racial tensions among black and white people,…”
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From Zerfass to Osmer and the Missing Black African Voice in Search of a Relevant Practical Theology Approach in Contemporary Decolonisation Conversations in South Africa: An Emic Reflection from North-West University (NWU) by Magezi, Vhumani

“…Rolf Zerfass’s operational scientific model for correcting Christian-ecclesiological praxis has been utilised in practical theological research for a…”
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Changing family patterns from rural to urban and living in the in-between : a public practical theological responsive ministerial approach in Africa by Magezi, Vhumani

“…African people and their families find themselves in a situation of tension because of their transition from rural to urban life. This tension has created a…”
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Church-driven primary health care : models for an integrated church and community primary health care in Africa (a case study of the Salvation Army in East Africa) by Magezi, Vhumani

“…The role of churches in primary health care delivery in Africa’s poor contexts is widely acknowledged. Discussion of churches’ work in health largely focuses…”
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Doing public pastoral care through church-driven development in Africa : reflection on church and community mobilisation process approach in Lesotho by Magezi, Vhumani

“…African communities face various challenges that require different sectors’ interventions to be effectively addressed. Churches as key community structures in…”
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Positioning care as ‘being with the other’ within a cross-cultural context : opportunities and challenges of pastoral care provision amongst people from diverse cultures by Magezi, Vhumani

“…Pastoral care is an intervention that relies on good and quality relationships between the caregiver and the cared individual, if effective and positive…”
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History and developments of pastoral care in Africa : a survey and proposition for effective contextual pastoral caregiving by Magezi, Vhumani

“…The practice of pastoral care (cura animarum) over the ages has been informed and influenced by the need to develop creative ways (interventions) to respond to…”
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Public pastoral care as nexus and opportunity for a transformed practical theology within decolonisation discourse in South African higher education by Magezi, Vhumani

“…The discussion on decolonisation of universities that started in 2015 has been raging in different spaces within South Africa and other parts of the world. The…”
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Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on church ministries in Africa: A literature analysis focusing on South Africa by Magezi, Vhumani

“…This article argues that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which emerged in 2019, has had a negative impact on all institutions and spheres of life,…”
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A public practical-theological response and proposal to decolonisation discourse in South Africa : from #YourStatueMustFall and #MyStatueShouldBeErected to #BothOurStatuesShouldBeErected by Magezi, Vhumani

“…The years 2015 and 2016 were marked by violent protests at South African universities. While the focus of many of the protests was on access to university…”
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The African Pastor as a Public Figure in Response to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Public Pastoral Intervention by Nanthambwe, Patrick, Magezi, Vhumani

“…The burgeoning field of public theology has garnered significant scholarly attention. Amidst its multifaceted discussions, a recurring theme asserts that…”
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Pastoral care to migrants as care at the ‘in-between’ and ‘liminal’ home away from home : towards public pastoral care to migrants by Magezi, Vhumani

“…Migration is one of the greatest challenges in recent times. Churches, like other sectors of society, are expected to contribute. Pastoral care as a frontline…”
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Reflection on pastoral care in Africa: Towards discerning emerging pragmatic pastoral ministerial responses by Magezi, Vhumani

“…Pastoral care takes different forms in responding to people’s needs in their context. Accordingly, over the centuries it has evolved in response to emerging…”
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Bringing faith to the public: Positioning church communities for social good in sub-Saharan Africa by Nanthambwe, Patrick, Magezi, Vhumani

“…The Christian faith must move beyond private belief and engage more actively in public issues to promote societal well-being. Churches, as key actors in the…”
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Making community development at grassroots reality : church-driven development approach in Zimbabwe’s context of severe poverty by Magezi, Vhumani

“…The critical role played by communities in development initiatives is globally acknowledged. Churches are key community institutions that play a crucial role…”
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A biblical foundation for public pastoral care practice: A biblical reflection by Magezi, Vhumani, Manzanga, Peter

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Character formation and leadership development: A symbiotic bond for the practice of theological education by Magezi, Vhumani, Madimutsa, Walter

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Theological education and character formation: Perceptions of theological leaders and students by Magezi, Vhumani, Madimutsa, Walter

“…Character formation is a mandatory requirement for all theological leaders and students. The purpose of this empirical and field research is to understand the…”
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Zambezi Evangelical Church’s role in addressing poverty in Malawi: A public practical theological reflection by Magezi, Vhumani, Nanthambwe, Patrick

“…The high poverty levels in Malawi are a cause of concern resulting in many questions being asked. Among these questions is what role the faith communities can…”
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Corrigendum: Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on church ministries in Africa: A literature analysis focusing on South Africa by Magezi, Christopher, Magezi, Vhumani

“…Abstract only…”
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