Re-defining Christian worship in the contemporary Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA): the centrality of sacraments

Henry G Kaira

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Re-defining Christian worship in the contemporary Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA): the centrality of sacraments

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Henry G Kaira. Re-defining Christian Worship In the Contemporary Presbyterian Church of East Africa (pcea): the Centrality of Sacraments. Columbia Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/3005c70b-7045-460f-8643-fa29ef6efbca.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

H. G. Kaira. Re-defining Christian worship in the contemporary Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA): the centrality of sacraments. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/3005c70b-7045-460f-8643-fa29ef6efbca

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Henry G Kaira. Re-Defining Christian Worship In the Contemporary Presbyterian Church of East Africa (pcea): the Centrality of Sacraments. Columbia Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/3005c70b-7045-460f-8643-fa29ef6efbca.

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Henry G Kaira

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Theology, Reformed

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Abstract

The contemporary Presbyterian Church of East Africa, in an attempt to cope with change, is adapting new styles of worship that do not value the sacraments. These new styles foster an 'entertainment culture,' thus producing Christians who have a limited knowledge of both scriptures, the salvation story, and the sacraments. This entertainment culture also nurtures superficial and passive responses to critical issues in the lives of members. The contention is that reclaiming the centrality of sacraments in worship will nurture the capacity of church members to respond more authentically and actively to issues in their lives and the social context. More specifically, it is suggested that both the preparation for and the practice of the sacraments deepens descipleship and creates a contextually relevant worship experience. A survey of Reformed theologians discusses the centrality of word and sacraments.

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