Handling of pastoral misconduct and discipline: Evidence from the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe church

Misconduct has permeated almost every community across the globe and Christian churches have not been spared either. The two basic questions that the current study addresses were what are some of the reported behaviours of male pastors that constitute misconduct in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM)...

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Main Author: Chivasa, Norman (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2017
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 73, Issue: 3
Further subjects:B Inculcate
B Pentecostals
B Church
B Anti-Social Behavior
B Pastor
B Conflict
B Churches in Zimbabwe
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