There are common obstacles that hinder fruitfulness in evangelism. Over the next two days, we will explore five of them, which will encourage you to evangelize by letting go of heavy and unnecessary burdens. “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new […]
Despite the violence and destruction caused by wars, the Church has played a central role in the process of spiritual reconstruction. The Catholic, Protestant, and Pentecostal Churches have taken on a significant part of humanitarian aid and provided a space of comfort. This role of mediation and support has not only been spiritual but also […]
This phase is characterized by an immediate reaction to armed conflicts, with an effort to provide spiritual and moral refuge to displaced populations. Charismatic religious movements and deliverance prayer campaigns developed, while local churches, in partnership with international organizations, initiated re-evangelization programs focused on spiritual healing and community reconciliation. Religious movements centered on charisma, deliverance […]
a. Conflicts between Traditional Authorities and European-Trained Elites Educated elites trained by colonizers often opposed traditional authorities. Kwame Nkrumah, in Neo-Colonialism, the Last Stage of Imperialism, criticizes the persistence of divisions inherited from colonization, where new elites continue to favor foreign interests. In the context of former Kivu, these elites often adopted ideals of modernity […]
African Theologies: Contextualized African theologies provide solid foundations for understanding the dynamics of re-evangelization in an African context. By taking into account cultural values and challenges, these theologies offer embodied approaches to the Christian faith, better suited to the realities of the continent. They emphasize the importance of community, solidarity, and belonging—values that are particularly […]
Emergence of New Religious Elites The introduction of foreign churches has created unprecedented hierarchies, where the leaders of these churches have gained considerable influence, often at the expense of traditional religious authorities. This has redefined power relations within communities. Kwame Bediako, in Theology and Identity: The Impact of Culture upon Christian Thought in the Global […]
Beyond sharing one’s faith, the Gospel can also be presented anywhere and at any time through the Four Spiritual Laws. Memorize these key points and practice them often with your friends. Before achieving success, a life of prayer is essential, because it is not you who will convince your listener, but the Holy Spirit. Let […]
There are several types of biblical sermons. However, we have selected the main categories, each containing nuances that encompass the various types of sermons found in the preaching of God’s servants. These include the expository sermon, the topical sermon—also called a sermon on a subject—and the textual sermon. I- THE EXPOSITORY SERMON An expository sermon […]
A topical sermon is a sermon that focuses on a well-defined subject. According to James BRAGA: “A topical sermon is one in which the main divisions originate from the subject itself, independently of the biblical text.“ This means that its main divisions can draw from multiple other biblical texts beyond the one initially chosen as […]
A textual sermon is a sermon based on a biblical text. James Braga suggests that it should not exceed three verses. This implies that a textual sermon can be built around a single verse. Indeed, several biblical verses, taken individually, can provide the necessary material for developing a sermon through the suggested outlines they contain. […]
