![]() Simon Gillham argues that the models and assumptions behind theological education in Africa have been largely imported from the west. In a further article Basilius Kasera discusses the dangers of prosperity gospel teaching for the Namibian Church. Such an approach fails to distinguish clearly between the revelation of Yahweh and the idols Africans have always worshipped. Basilius Kasera demonstrates that the use of traditional African names for God as representatives of the God of the Bible is problematic as it leads to a distorted understanding of the biblical revelation. In a second essay he identifies key issues in mission today and challenges churches, mission organisations and mission partners to be caught up in a missionary movement with God. He argues that para-church organisations with their focus on evangelism, church-planting and theological training have a significant role to play. Thorsten Prill looks at both the challenges and opportunities for the Church in Namibia. Each essay is a sustained reflection on a particular aspect of Christian mission and ministry in Namibia and beyond. ![]() ![]() This book contains essays by NETS faculty members who bring with them a rich ministry experience in churches and para-church organisations in Namibia and other countries.
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