In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in... more In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in Malawi. Theological platforms have been set up to guide and shape the discussion. However, despite this growing interest in contextualization, mainline evangelical churches have been very slow in responding to the need for theological relevance. Contextualization of youth ministry has similarly been neglected. Recent research has shown that much as youth and youth leaders are aware of contextual realities that shape the worldviews of the youth, they do not understand how these realities shape or inform youth ministry philosophy that speaks to the needs of the youth. As a result, youth ministry in many ways lacks relevance. The article, therefore, proposes steps that should be considered if evangelical churches in southern Malawi are to develop a youth ministry philosophy that effectively engages youth in their world.
In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in... more In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in Malawi. Theological platforms have been set up to guide and shape the discussion. However, despite this growing interest in contextualization, mainline evangelical churches have been very slow in responding to the need for theological relevance. Contextualization of youth ministry has similarly been neglected. Recent research has shown that much as youth and youth leaders are aware of contextual realities that shape the worldviews of the youth, they do not understand how these realities shape or inform youth ministry philosophy that speaks to the needs of the youth. As a result, youth ministry in many ways lacks relevance. The article, therefore, proposes steps that should be considered if evangelical churches in southern Malawi are to develop a youth ministry philosophy that effectively engages youth in their world.
In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in... more In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in Malawi. Theological platforms have been set up to guide and shape the discussion. However, despite this growing interest in contextualization, mainline evangelical churches have been very slow in responding to the need for theological relevance. Contextualization of youth ministry has similarly been neglected. Recent research has shown that much as youth and youth leaders are aware of contextual realities that shape the worldviews of the youth, they do not understand how these realities shape or inform youth ministry philosophy that speaks to the needs of the youth. As a result, youth ministry in many ways lacks relevance. The article, therefore, proposes steps that should be considered if evangelical churches in southern Malawi are to develop a youth ministry philosophy that effectively engages youth in their world.
In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in... more In the last 30 years, there has been a growing interest in contextualization among theologians in Malawi. Theological platforms have been set up to guide and shape the discussion. However, despite this growing interest in contextualization, mainline evangelical churches have been very slow in responding to the need for theological relevance. Contextualization of youth ministry has similarly been neglected. Recent research has shown that much as youth and youth leaders are aware of contextual realities that shape the worldviews of the youth, they do not understand how these realities shape or inform youth ministry philosophy that speaks to the needs of the youth. As a result, youth ministry in many ways lacks relevance. The article, therefore, proposes steps that should be considered if evangelical churches in southern Malawi are to develop a youth ministry philosophy that effectively engages youth in their world.
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research has shown that much as youth and youth leaders are aware of contextual realities that shape the worldviews of the youth, they do not understand how these realities shape or inform youth ministry philosophy that speaks to the needs of the youth. As a result, youth ministry in many ways lacks relevance. The article, therefore, proposes steps that should be considered if evangelical churches in southern Malawi are to develop a youth ministry philosophy that effectively engages youth in their world.
research has shown that much as youth and youth leaders are aware of contextual realities that shape the worldviews of the youth, they do not understand how these realities shape or inform youth ministry philosophy that speaks to the needs of the youth. As a result, youth ministry in many ways lacks relevance. The article, therefore, proposes steps that should be considered if evangelical churches in southern Malawi are to develop a youth ministry philosophy that effectively engages youth in their world.