Koinoniale en diakoniale gestaltes van die missionale gemeente binne 'n konteks van multi-kulturaliteit

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the relationship between koinonia and diakonia. Where koinonia and diakonia are in proximity, an opportunity arises to draw individuals from different context together. This leads to an inter-cultural space where individuals from different contexts are encouraged to welcome and support each other in a mutual way.Chapter 3 presents a hermeneutical Scriptural and a theological framework illustrating the important relationship between koinonia and diakonia. It is argued that such a 'full koinonia is embodied in the life of Jesus Christ. Not only did Christ came to live among human beings (koinonia ) but He also gave his life to us (diakonia).In chapter 4 the early Christian Church is evaluated as a community that exemplified a form of 'full koinonia. Within the cultural diverse community in the Roman Empire, the church was able to reach out to the so called 'other by their positive approach to the many crises and challenges of the day. Christian help and support presented itself as a unique support network.In chapter 5 ' full koinonia is evaluated through an interdisciplinary approach by listening to sociology and community development. Both disciplines argue for a more personal or holistic approach in rendering service to communities. This calls for the addressing of greater societal issues over and above individual interests.In chapter 6 'full koinonia is discussed from a missional perspective. A cross-cultural or intercultural framework for servanthood is explored. Six principles for a 'full koinonia is outlined: openness, acceptance, trust, learning, understanding and serving.With this hermeneutical framework as point of departure, the empirical component of the research is discussed in the following chapters. The research focuses on three Christian community projects, Shiloh Synergy, Sarfat Community Projects and the Elsiesrivier Care Centre exploring how they dealt with 'full koinonia.The design of the empirical study in chapter 7 is presented in the form of a comparative study for the discernment of: 1) The processes and structures within inter-cultural Christian community projects; and 2) an evaluation of the level of a transformation in relationships. The qualitative data is analysed and discussed in chapter 8.The study concludes in chapter 9 by establishing a meaningful interpretation of 'full koinonia in faith based involvement within a context full of societal challenges.The literature study as well as the empirical component of the research proved the hypothesis that stated that faith based personal involvement leads to holistic growth for all concerned and contributes to social transformation.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University