The need for continued decolonisation and Africanisation of ordination in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa
Williams, Donald M.; Bentley, Wessel
Being the church in Africa requires a continuous self-assessment by Christian denominations,
asking whether it is sufficiently contextualised both in its doctrines and practices. This selfcritique
is essential so as to not perpetuate negative colonial influences in the way churches
operate. The Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) has a rich history of challenging
itself to become truly instrumental in working towards ‘A Christ-healed Africa for the healing
of the nations’. This article explores the history of the MCSA’s engagement with its doctrine
and practices of ordination, its journey of decolonisation and its presentation of an emerging
Africanised theology of the presbytery.
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