"The farm that became a great problem": Epworth Mission Station and the manifestation of mission in crisis in post-independence Zimbabwe

Mission stations were created to radiate the light of Christianity to the surrounding communities. However, as time passed, what was meant to be the light became an eyesore to the noble intentions of the initial founders. Epworth Mission Station brings together the manifestation of a failed mission...

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Authors: Ncube, Richman (Author) ; Kgatla, Selaelo Thias ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2021
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2021, Volume: 77, Issue: 2
Further subjects:B Missional Ecclesiology
B Decolonisation
B Mission Station
B Paradigm Shift
B Methodist
B Epworth
B Missional Orientation
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