https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/1 2026-08-13T19:31:09Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32934 The value of accreditation for theological institutions and qualifications among Pentecostal-type ministries in South Africa, kgatle, mookgo solomon In some Christian traditions, a pastor is required to qualify at an accredited institution of higher learning such as a university or a seminary. However, in Pentecostal-type ministries, some pastors start churches without an accredited qualification arguing they do not need a qualification to become pastors but only a calling for ministry. Consequently, these pastors end up being exploited by non-accredited institutions offering them non-accredited qualifications. Some pastors start their non-accredited bible colleges whose qualifications cannot respond to the skills needs of the economy. Other challenges include the exploitation of pastors by degree sellers, the negative impact on accredited institutions, and the illegality of using titles such as doctor or professor without proper qualifications. The research question is what are the significance and values of accreditation of theological institutions and qualifications among Pentecostal-type ministries? To answer this question, this article evaluates the framework of accreditation of theological institutions in South Africa. tor. The aim is to demonstrate the importance of studying in an accredited institution and obtaining an accredited theological qualification among Pentecostal-type ministries. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32933 Cross-Cultural Mission Among the Second Generation of African Pentecostals in the Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministry, United Kingdom. kgatle, mookgo solomon Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministry in the United Kingdom (AFMIMUK) was founded in 2003 by a group of African migrants who came to the UK to work or study. This church has shown some signs of growth, but its challenge remains—winning the local British people. This article works within the framework of a cross-cultural mission to argue that the second generation of African Pentecostals in the AFMIMUK has the potential to win the local people. This generation refers to the young people who were either born in the UK or grew up there as opposed to their parents who were born in Africa. This crosscultural study found that, unlike the first generation, the second generation of AFMIMUK can act as change agents in their churches because of their understanding of the local culture inclusive of the local worldviews, values, beliefs, and lifestyles. The second generation has potential when it comes to the utilization of technology and media for the propagation of the gospel in cross-cultural communication. Lastly, this generation can fill the cultural gap between the country of origin and the host country when it comes to worship and preaching styles. Data were collected by using the participant observation method, as the researcher lived and fellowshipped among this second generation between 2020 and 2023. The article utilizes a thematic analysis by looking at the main themes of the cross-cultural mission that are relevant to unleashing the mission potential of the second generation. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32932 Reimagining Tithing in the Selected New Prophetic Churches in South Africa: A Social Scientific Approach. kgatle, mookgo solomon The new prophetic churches in South Africa and elsewhere in the continent practice giving. There are many aspects to the concept of giving, such as tithing, seeding, offerings, and so forth. Members of the new prophetic churches are expected to give a tenth of their income as an obligation of their membership. In current practice, the clergy are the main beneficiaries of tithes in the selected new prophetic churches. This article reimagines the practice of tithing in these churches through social-scientific theory. The article argues that the proceeds of tithes should not only benefit the pastors but also the rest of the congregants, particularly those who are living in poverty and the marginalised. This is achieved by introducing the practice of tithing from a biblical and historical point of view. The article also outlines the practices of tithing in Pentecostalism and applies the same in new prophetic churches in South Africa. The aim of the article is to demonstrate that tithing has the potential to benefit society and deal with social ills such as poverty. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32931 Pneumatological communal discernment and the possibility of including unheard voices in decision-making. kgatle, mookgo solomon Communal discernment is the idea of involving the group in decision-making as opposed to decisions by individuals. Previous studies worked within the ecclesiological perspectives and highlighted the key principles of communal discernment such as the communion of believers, the communal reading of scripture, the communal discernments of spirit(s), and the common commitment to carrying out the decision reached through communal discernment. This article proposes a pneumatological discernment based on the encounter with the Spirit, the hermeneutical Spirit, and the Holy Spirit discernment. The pneumatological discernment is relevant for the communion of spirit-filled believers, the communal reading of scripture, the discernment of spirits, and taking common decisions. The main aim of this article is to demonstrate that pneumatological communal discernment has a possibility of including those who are in the margins including women and children when it comes to making decisions. There are key principles that make this possible. First, the Spirit has been poured upon all flesh including the women and the children. Second, the hermeneutical Spirit responsible for the illumination of scriptures also lives upon those in the margins. Lastly, the task of discerning between the Holy Spirit and the evil spirits is not only reserved for the elite but also for those who are in the margin. Therefore, communal discernment should not only be understood from an ecclesiological point of view but also as a pneumatological phenomenon. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z